Pick of the Litter
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Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) was the subject of an award-winning 2018 feature-length documentary called "Pick of the Litter." In 2019 the documentary was developed into a television docuseries by the same name for Disney+ and ran for 3 years on this platform.
"Pick of the Litter" Documentary Film
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Guide Dogs for the Blind is the subject of an award-winning, feature-length documentary, titled "Pick of the Litter." The film had its world premiere in January, 2018 at the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Directed by Dana Nachman and Don Hardy, it follows a litter of GDB puppies from the moment they are born. The filmmakers received unprecedented access to GDB puppy raisers, staff, and clients in order to capture the puppies’ journeys. The movie—which features audio description—was purchased by IFC Films/Sundance Selects and received distribution in theaters and beyond. It continues to be available for streaming on various platforms.