DOG WAR
DOG WAR
THE FIGHT TO SAVE MAN’S BEST FRIEND
Each year, tens of millions of dogs are farmed or stolen, and then killed for food throughout Asia. This increasingly stigmatized trade has become a flashpoint in South Korea, where some believe the custom originated, and where cultural and generational shifts have drawn entrenched battle lines.
Touching and action packed, DOG WAR follows a team of war-hardened, canine-loving combat veterans fighting to stop the dog meat trade in South Korea. Surveilling and infiltrating hidden meat farms and markets, they risk it all to save as many dogs as possible. While highlighting issues of cultural difference and social change, DOG WAR reveals questions about animal rights vs. human livelihood, heroism vs. vigilantism, and the breach of contract with man’s best friend.
(2024, 91 min.)
“We took dogs and domesticated them. We took them out of the wild, into our hearts and homes. And we cannot betray their love, their trust, their loyalty.”
Producer/Director/DP
Andrew Abrahams
Editor
Aaron Mathes
Co-Producer
Janette Warren
Executive Producers
Lynn Rosa
Daniel E. Catullo III
Winner, Spirit of Raindance Award
Raindance Film Festival
Honorable Mention, Jury Award
Suwon (Korea) International Film Festival
Official Selection
Fargo Film Festival
Official Selection
Chelsea Film Festival
Reviews
Reviews
“The film navigates the tricky waters of cultural practices and animal rights with sensitivity and sophistication... A standout documentary that bravely addresses a contentious issue [and] a powerful must-watch for anyone interested in the intersections of culture, ethics, and animal rights.”
“The documentary succeeds in laying out the various issues that make this debate morally and legally complicated… More than [about] the cruelty of the dog meat industry, DOG WAR is an examination of a nation approaching a turning point in its history.”
“Brilliant... heart-rending... needs to be seen!”
“A film that is both touching and heart-rending… A gripping and at times intense watch of a transitional moment in the Far East.”
“A powerful documentary that challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths. It’s a story of courage, compassion, and the ongoing struggle for a more humane world. For anyone who cares about animal rights, it’s a must-watch.”
“For a topic that evokes such strong emotional responses, it never passes any judgment itself, and it does a fantastic job of presenting a diverse range of arguments to be judged by us instead.”
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