Bad Dog: A Penitentiary Tale

12 min

NYC PREMIERE In 1924, a black Labrador retriever named Pep was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison at Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary. Through dramatic re-enactments and newly discovered footage, this short documentary explores the facts and folklore surrounding Pep’s incarceration.

Director: Sean McCoy

Producer: Adina Pliskin

Cinematographer: Tristan Walker & Christian Palacios

Editor: Jacks Genega, Chris Wasmer

Language: English

Country: USA

Year: 2016

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Animals and Nature

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