Unlocking the Cage
movie

Released January 25, 2016
Genres:
Overview
Renowned filmmakers D A Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus follow determined animal rights activist Steven Wise into the courtroom for an unprecedented battle that seeks to utilize the writ of habeas corpus to expand legal “personhood” to include certain animals. Wise’s unusual plaintiffs—chimpanzees Tommy and Kiko, once famed showbiz stars—are now living in filth, struggling to survive. Wise and his impassioned legal team take us into the field, revealing gripping evidence of such abuse and plunging us into the intricacies of their case as they probe preconceived notions of what it means to be a non-human animal.
Runtime
1h 30m
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
Unlocking the Cage
Status
Released
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English
- Français (French)
Production Companies
- no logo available
Pennebaker Hegedus Films
United States

HBO Documentary Films
United States

Doc Society
United States


