Film Lens
Rabbit Fever is a feature-length documentary directed by Amy Do, focusing on the 2005 National Convention of the American Rabbit Breeders' Association (ARBA). The film captures the competition among rabbit breeders and presents the various events, including the human pageant for the titles of 'Rabbit Queen' and 'Rabbit King'. It features contestants like Jenna Anderson, who won the National Rabbit Queen title in 2003 and aimed to reclaim her crown before college.
The documentary also includes profiles of notable figures in the rabbit breeding community, such as Joe Kim, a Tan rabbit breeder, and Betty Chu, who bred the only Angora rabbit to win Best in Show at an ARBA National Convention. The film was initially a 20-minute project for Do's film class but expanded into a full-length feature due to encouragement from her instructor and demand from fans in the Rabbit Show community.
Why Watch
- •Meet Jenna Anderson, a former National Rabbit Queen.
- •See the largest rabbit competition in the world.
- •Find out about Betty Chu's award-winning Angora rabbit.
Did You Know
•Jenna Anderson won the National Rabbit Queen title at age 15 in 2003.
•Rabbit Fever premiered in 2010, nearly 9 years after the convention.
•The film was initially a 20-minute project for Amy Do's film class.
Perfect For
Rabbit breeding enthusiastsDocumentary film fansAnimal competition followers