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201672 minPGdocumentary

Feral Love

201672 minPGdocumentary

Dorian Rence, the seventh woman to join the New York Philharmonic, cares for a feral cat colony in the tunnels of New York City.

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Dorian Rence, the seventh woman to join the New York Philharmonic, cares for a feral cat colony in the tunnels of New York City.

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Markie Hancockdirector

Dorian Rencecast

Richard Friedcast

Brenda Johnsoncast

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Dorian Rence, the seventh woman to join the New York Philharmonic, has spent 40 years performing with renowned musicians like Leonard Bernstein and Yo Yo Ma. Amid her illustrious career, she dedicates her time to caring for a feral cat colony in the tunnels of New York City. "Feral Love" intertwines her life as a world-class musician with her commitment to these animals, challenging perceptions of what defines a meaningful existence. The documentary runs for 72 minutes and was released in 2016.

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