"Out of the Pit: Dog
Fighting in Chicago” is an gritty urban documentary that
chronicles the story of man’s best friend when he is forced
to fight for the sake of entertainment and profit. “Out
of the Pit” tells the story of how dog fighting has an
effect on not only the animals and people directly involved,
but also the communities where it takes place and consequently,
society as a whole. |
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Hear stories from an eleven-year-old child, who, in his own
words - witnessed and participated in dogfights; and a veteran
police officer, outnumbered in a city where this sport has become
an epidemic.
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Witness how dogs used
for fighting are: bred into existence, singled out for their
aggressiveness as early as five weeks old, and then are systematically
desensitized so fighting becomes their purpose in life. Also,
the stories of what happens to both the losing dogs and those
who refuse to fight. |
