Director: Martina Zemlicka
3-LINE SYNOPSIS:
The American Pit Bull Terrier is one of the most feared dog breeds. Dog fighting has become a 'pervasive poison'. Not just gangs, but also children are found cheering on dogs in fights to death.
This documentary film by Martina Zemlicka takes you into the underground world of professional dog fighting exposing the brutality of "The Sport" to the destiny of a rednose pit rescued into a loving home. Venture into a world known by few and decide for yourself whether the bad reputation of the "The Ferocious Pit" is fact or fiction.
How the world around me reacted:
As soon as my Pit Bull puppy lost it's baby features I saw myself confronted with the public's fear and prejudices. As a filmmaker I felt the urge to advocate in favor of this misunderstood and if abused very dangerous breed.
As Pit Bulls are legal in the United States and can be found in almost every neighbor hood it is essential for every citizen to be aware of the breed and respect its power and upbringing.
PROGRAMMING DESCRIPTORS:
FORMS: Documentary, Digital, Short (Other)
GENRES: Educational, Underground, Nature, Crime, Cult, Independent, Rejected, Sport, Urban, Action/Adventure, Reality, Docu-Drama, Supernatural
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Country of production: USA, Los Angeles
Year of production: 2004
Format: Video
Running Time: 30 minutes
125-WORD SYNOPSIS.
This film by Martina Zemlicka takes you into the underground world of professional dog fighting exposing the brutality of "The Sport" to the destiny of a rednose pit rescued into a loving home.
The American Pit Bull Terrier is one of the most feared dog breeds. Dog fighting has become a 'pervasive poison'. Not just gangs, but also children are found cheering on dogs in fights to death. The potential for damage to their heart and mind is frightening.
"The Ferocious Pit" is a documentary that allows the viewers the opportunity to decide for themselves whether the stereotype of the breed known as "The Pit Bull" is fact or fiction. Venture into a world known by few and decide for yourself about "The Ferocious Pit".
250-WORD SYNOPSIS.
In a painstaking process of love and effort – Martina Zemlicka has created an edgy, beautiful short documentary that reveals both, her talent and dedication to good film making.
The Ferocious Pit takes you into the underground world of professional dog fighting exposing the brutality of "The Sport" to the destiny of a rednose pit rescued into a loving home.
Every 40 seconds someone in the United States seeks medical attention for a dog bite-related injury. At least 25 breeds of dogs have been involved in 238 human dog bite related deaths during the past 20 years. Pit bull-type dogs and Rottweillers were involved in over half of these deaths. (CDC Injury Fact Book 2001/02)
The American Pit Bull Terrier is one of the most feared dog breeds. Dog fighting has become a 'pervasive poison'. Not just gangs, but also children are found cheering on dogs in fights to death. The potential for damage to their heart and mind is frightening.
The Ferocious Pit is a documentary that allows the viewers the opportunity to decide for themselves whether the stereotype of the breed known as "The Pit Bull" is fact or fiction. Venture into a world known by few and decide for yourself about "The Ferocious Pit".