Rescuing Rex
"They're homeless. They're nameless. Now a new generation is coming to their rescue."
Originally released in 2020. Rescuing Rex is a documentary film. directed by Leora Eisen.
Synopsis
Directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker Leora Eisen, TVO Original Rescuing Rex unearths provocative truths about a world-wide phenomenon—international dog adoptions. A new social movement driven by a desire to do good, and fueled by irresistible puppy pics on Instagram, many millennials are bypassing breeders in favour of adopting homeless dogs from around the world. But what does this new trend mean for the animals, their caregivers and society? Told through the eyes of compelling human and canine characters, this film takes us from the mountains of Taiwan to the tarmac at Toronto’s airport, and from a rural kennel in Texas to an urban rooftop in Vancouver.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 30, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- In The Vault Productions
- TVO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rescuing Rex about?
Directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker Leora Eisen, TVO Original Rescuing Rex unearths provocative truths about a world-wide phenomenon—international dog adoptions. A new social movement...
Who directed Rescuing Rex?
Rescuing Rex was directed by Leora Eisen.
How long is Rescuing Rex?
Rescuing Rex has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Rescuing Rex released?
Rescuing Rex was released on May 30, 2020 in theaters.