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20215 minGdoc-short

A Dog's Tale

20215 minGdoc-short

Five minutes capture the primal experience of a dog running freely on the forest floor, surrounded by countless scents and the thrill of the trail.

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Darren McCullough

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Five minutes capture the primal experience of a dog running freely on the forest floor, surrounded by countless scents and the thrill of the trail.

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Darren McCulloughdirector

Vince Schuleywriter

Eric Lawrenukcast

Hylton Turveycast

Tim Wolfordcast

Synopsis

Paws press against the forest floor, feeling the earth beneath. Dogs run freely along trails, taking in the myriad scents of nature. The film captures their joy and instinct in the wild. It presents a brief look at the bond between dogs and the outdoors. Through vivid imagery, the experience of being in nature is conveyed. The documentary lasts five minutes and was released in 2021.

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