A 14-hour hostage situation unfolds in Brooklyn as John Wojtowicz attempts to rob a bank to pay for his lover's sex-reassignment surgery.
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A 14-hour hostage situation unfolds in Brooklyn as John Wojtowicz attempts to rob a bank to pay for his lover's sex-reassignment surgery.
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John Wojtowicz stands in a Brooklyn bank in August 1972, armed and desperate. He attempts to rob the establishment to finance his lover's sex-reassignment surgery, leading to a 14-hour hostage situation that captivated the nation. The Dog recounts Wojtowicz's life and the events surrounding the heist, featuring his reflections and those of eyewitnesses. His mother, Terry, adds humor and insight, providing context to Wojtowicz's actions and the cultural climate of the time. The documentary premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2013.
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Why Watch
- Meet John Wojtowicz, the real-life bank robber.
- See the events behind Dog Day Afternoon.
- Find out about Wojtowicz's lover's surgery funding.
Did You Know
- John Wojtowicz's heist took place in August 1972.
- The Dog premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2013.
- The documentary took ten years to make.
- The film is co-directed by Allison Berg and Frank Keraudren.
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Who co-directed the documentary The Dog?
Allison Berg and Frank Keraudren co-directed The Dog.
What inspired the 1975 movie Dog Day Afternoon?
The real-life story of bisexual bank robber John Wojtowicz, including his 1972 attempted heist and hostage situation, inspired the movie Dog Day Afternoon.
When did The Dog premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival?
The Dog premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2013.
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