Movie

Unlocking the Cage

★ 6.8(14)20161h 30m

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Director: D. A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus
Release date: 2016-01-25
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Pennebaker Hegedus Films

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About Unlocking the Cage

Unlocking the Cage is a 2016 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by D. A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Unlocking the Cage in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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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How long is Unlocking the Cage?+

Unlocking the Cage has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When did Unlocking the Cage come out?+

Unlocking the Cage is a 2016 movie directed by D. A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus.

What genre is Unlocking the Cage?+

Unlocking the Cage is Documentary film.

Who directed Unlocking the Cage?+

Unlocking the Cage was directed by D. A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus.