Hank, a cat from Virginia, ran for the U.S. Senate in 2012 against George Allen and Tim Kaine. Initially a satirical campaign, Hank's bid for office evolved into a serious discussion about politics and animal welfare. Directed by Emma Kouguell, the 26-minute documentary features commentary from various individuals, including Matthew O'Leary and John Douglass. It illustrates how a feline candidate can spark conversations about important social issues.

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Meet Hank, the cat candidate for U.S. Senate.
See how satire turned into a serious campaign.
Follow the unique blend of politics and animal welfare.

Did You Know

Hank the cat ran for the Virginia U.S. Senate seat in 2012.
The campaign against George Allen and Tim Kaine started as satire.
The documentary was directed by Emma Kouguell and released in 2016.
The film has a total duration of 26 minutes.

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Emma Kouguell directed the documentary Wild About Hank.

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Hank ran for the Virginia U.S. senate seat in 2012.

How long is the documentary Wild About Hank?

The documentary Wild About Hank has a duration of 26 minutes.

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