Unlocking the Cage
Unlocking the Cage (2016) is a documentary drama, directed by D. A. Pennebaker. The 90-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.
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What Unlocking the Cage Is About
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.
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What is Unlocking the Cage about?
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.
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How long is Unlocking the Cage?
Unlocking the Cage runs for 90 minutes (1h 30m).
When did Unlocking the Cage come out?
Unlocking the Cage was released in 2016.
Who directed Unlocking the Cage?
Unlocking the Cage was directed by D. A. Pennebaker.
What is Unlocking the Cage's rating?
Unlocking the Cage holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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