A 10-week-old puppy named Gucci is hung from a tree, doused in lighter fluid, and set on fire by a group of men in Mobile, Alabama.
“Justice is a dog's best friend.”
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A 10-week-old puppy named Gucci is hung from a tree, doused in lighter fluid, and set on fire by a group of men in Mobile, Alabama.
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Synopsis
Doug James hears the desperate cries of a puppy named Gucci in Mobile, Alabama, in 1994. The 10-week-old dog has been hung from a tree, beaten, and set on fire. James rushes to the scene and rescues Gucci, later becoming his owner. Over the next six years, James works with local legislators to pass the "Gucci Bill," aimed at strengthening animal cruelty laws in Alabama. The documentary also features other abuse cases, including a rottweiler that starved in a kennel and two burn victims.
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Why Watch
- Meet Doug James, the man who rescued Gucci.
- Follow the six-year fight for the 'Gucci Bill.'
- See real cases of animal abuse and recovery.
Did You Know
- Gucci was only 10 weeks old when he was abused in 1994.
- Doug James took six years to pass the 'Gucci Bill' into law in Alabama.
- The film premiered at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival on February 14, 2015.
- Gorman Bechard received the ASPCA Media Excellence Award on November 12, 2015.
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What is the Gucci Bill?
The Gucci Bill is legislation aimed at changing animal cruelty laws in Alabama, which took six years to pass after being initiated by Doug James following the rescue of a puppy named Gucci.
When did A Dog Named Gucci premiere at film festivals?
A Dog Named Gucci made its American festival debut on February 14, 2015, at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival.
Who directed A Dog Named Gucci?
A Dog Named Gucci was directed by Gorman Bechard.
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