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Born To
Die
Set in Las Vegas, Born to Die presents an overview of the tragic problem of pet overpopulation.
The film features the work of two animal rescue groups, Las Vegas Valley Humane Society and Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary, and their combined efforts to put a stop the explosive pet overpopulation.
The film includes
segments on Shelter, as well as "The Big Fix" and
"Ground Zero", programs that cater to low income
residents, offering them free pet spay/neuter and
vaccinations.
In the city shelter, an impounded dog is allowed a total of 6 days before it is put down to make room for the next incoming dog. Shelter workers and euthanasia technicians discuss the difficult euthanasia process, and its emotional toll on animals and workers.
The most recent version of Born to Die is approximately 20 minutes long, It has shown at 6 film festivals and won three awards. In its present form, it focuses mostly on the solutions for the pet overpopulation. The whole point of the video is to inspire pet owners to spay and neuter their animals.
This is filmmaker Joanie Spina's first film. She shot and edited the
film with the cooperation of Heaven Can Wait and Humane Society volunteers.
Photos by Jodi Frediani, PETA, Robert Harding, Jr., and Sharon Harding
Music by GMP Productions
Art work by Beckett Studios
To view excerpts from Born To Die, click here.
To order a copy of the Born To Die video, click here.
Thank you for your support!
Film Festivals that featured Born to Die:
Dam Short Film Festival 2005. Boulder City, NV by invitation
Cinevegas 2004
New York International Independent Film Festival 2004
Las Vegas Winner Audience Favorite Documentary
New York International Independent Film Festival 2004 New York City
Spring Flicks UNLV 2004
Third Place Winner Overall
International Student Film Festival 2004 Hollywood
Best Humanitarian Film Award
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