Back from the Brink / Superpower Dogs

Back from the Brink: Saved from Extinction

USA, Short Documentary, 2019, 39 min

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Colorado Premiere

Experience the remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from the brink of extinction. Join this amazing adventure to save California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover successful, heartfelt and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.

Directed by Sean C. Casey

Superpower Dogs

USA, Short Documentary, 2019, 47 min

An inspirational delight that will bring joy to animal lovers and superhero fans of both the two and four-legged kinds. Cinema Siren

Boulder Premiere

Bring the whole family to experience the life-saving superpowers and bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs. Journey around the globe to meet remarkable dogs who save lives and discover the powerful bond they share with their human partners. Meet Halo, a rookie puppy training to join one of the most elite disaster response teams in America. Henry, an avalanche rescue expert in the mountains of British Columbia. Reef, a Newfoundland lifeguard with the Italian Coast Guard. Ricochet, a California surf legend helping people with special needs. And the Bloodhound brothers, Tipper and Tony, who are leading the fight to save endangered species in Africa. As we discover the incredible abilities of dogs and the astonishing science behind their superpowers, we’ll never look at our best friends the same way again. Narrated by Chris Evans.

Directed by Daniel Ferguson

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