Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog
1h 34m
Action | Family | Mystery
About
Kaleb, a beloved German Shepherd, is separated from his Jewish family when the Nuremberg Laws are enacted in WWII Berlin. He is adopted by an SS Officer who trains him to attack and round up Jews at a concentration camp.
Director
Lynn Roth
Cast
August Maturo, Ken Duken, Ayelet Zurer, Ádám Porogi
Rating
Year
2021
Country
USA, Hungary
Language
English
Main Trailer
Reviews
- "Younger viewers will receive a worthy, accessible lesson in the era's dreadful legacy, though older audiences may sometimes find its approach - and a few of the performances - a tad on-the-nose."
- Los Angeles Times - "This tear-jerker finds a fresh angle on familiar tragedy and turbulence, following a German Shepherd through World War 2."
- Variety - "This film is a tremendous jumping-off point for discussion about WWII and The Holocaust, a bridge that can be used to bring better understanding to the youth this film seems interested in including in the conversation."
- Movie Show Plus
Festivals
- Sedona Int'l Film Festival
- Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival
- Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival
- Houston Jewish Film Festiva
- Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
- JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival
- Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
- Toronto Jewish Film Festival