The Champions (2015)

All odds were stacked against the pit-bulls rescued from quarterback Michael Vick's dogfighting ring. Forced to fight for their lives, they were considered so dangerous many wanted them ... See full summary »

Director:

Darcy Dennett

Star:

John Garcia

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
John Garcia	...	Self - Trainer

Storyline

All odds were stacked against the pit-bulls rescued from quarterback Michael Vick's dogfighting ring. Forced to fight for their lives, they were considered so dangerous many wanted them euthanized. But no one could have predicted how the dogs would change the lives of those who risked everything to save them.

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Genres:

Documentary | News

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Certificate:

Not Rated

User Reviews

What an incredible documentary

Neutrino and I watched the whole thing. Couldn't look away. Eye-opening, tender and sweet, smart -- it has it all. Great music, bringing variety and little tonal changes-of-pace.

Makes you want to have a shelter, or wish there was no need for one.

Pet stores should be required to show documentaries like this on a continuous loop. Selling a different message from the "buy a puppy" one.

The Champions are also the incredible people and families who helped rescue these dogs.

Hard to imagine the states and cities that ban pit bulls. One of the great injustices of our time.

If you can watch this movie and not shed a tear, or ten, then you in particular need to rescue a dog. As soon as possible.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 October 2015 (USA)

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$5,263,784

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color