UNLOCKING THE CAGE

Directed by: Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker | Documentary Feature | 92 min | English
About the Film

In UNLOCKING THE CAGE, acclaimed filmmakers D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus follow animal rights lawyer Steven Wise in his unprecedented attempt to break down the legal wall that separates animals from humans by filing the first lawsuits seeking to transform a chimpanzee from a "thing" with no rights to a "person" with legal protections. With Tommy and Kiko, former showbiz chimps now living in neglected cages, at the center of the debate, Wise makes a compelling argument that thrusts the case into the media spotlight. UNLOCKING THE CAGE is a riveting courtroom drama filled with heart and compassion in the face of overwhelming opposition.

Screening Information

Ticket Prices $15
Venue UA East Hampton Cinema 6 - UA2
Address 30 Main St, East Hampton, NY 11937
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