One Nation Under Dog (2012)

One Nation Under Dog (2012) poster

.Americans have had a long love affair with dogs, with many of us referring to our canine companions as best friends, significant others, soul mates, even children. But lost amidst all the pampering and pedestaling are hard and often tragic truths surrounding dog ownership, care and commerce, not to mention the daunting odds continuing to face millions of unwanted shelter dogs. Divided into three parts – “Fear,” “Loss” and “Betrayal” – this 73-minute documentary is comprised of eight case studies that probe the complicated and conflicted relationship we have with canines. Collectively, the segments reveal the sobering realities behind our relationship with dogs, showing not only how far some dog lovers will go for their pets, but how far we as nation have to go in order to treat all dogs humanely.

Director: Amanda Micheli, Ellen Goosenberg Kent, Jenny Carchman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 73 min
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Music: Gary Lionelli, Nathan Larson
Cinematography: Justin Schein, Wolfgang Held
Production: HBO Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is One Nation Under Dog about?
.Americans have had a long love affair with dogs, with many of us referring to our canine companions as best friends, significant others, soul mates, even children. But lost amidst all the pampering and pedestaling are hard and often tragic truths surrounding dog ownership, care and commerce, not to mention the daunting odds continuing to face millions of unwanted shelter dogs. Divided into three parts – “Fear,” “Loss” and “Betrayal” – this 73-minute documentary is comprised of eight case studies that probe the complicated and conflicted relationship we have with canines. Collectively, the segments reveal the sobering realities behind our relationship with dogs, showing not only how far some dog lovers will go for their pets, but how far we as nation have to go in order to treat all dogs humanely.
Who directed One Nation Under Dog?
One Nation Under Dog was directed by Amanda Micheli, Ellen Goosenberg Kent, Jenny Carchman.
How long is One Nation Under Dog?
One Nation Under Dog has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
What genre is One Nation Under Dog?
One Nation Under Dog is a Documentary film.
Where was One Nation Under Dog produced?
One Nation Under Dog was produced in United States of America.