The Dog (2013)

Love is a very strange thing

The Dog (2013) poster

In 1972, John Wojtowicz attempted to rob a Brooklyn bank to pay for his lover’s sex-change operation. The story was the basis for the film Dog Day Afternoon. The Dog captures John, who shares his story for the first time in his own unique, offensive, hilarious and heartbreaking way. We gain a historic perspective on New York's gay liberation movement, in which Wojtowicz played an active role. In later footage, he remains a subversive force, backed by the unconditional love of his mother Terry, whose wit and charm infuse the film. How and why the bank robbery took place is recounted in gripping detail by Wojtowicz and various eyewitnesses.

Director: François Keraudren, Allison Berg
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mark Dancigers, Troy Herion
Editing: Frank Keraudren
Production: Unleashed Films, Drafthouse Films, Cinedigm Entertainment Group
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

lgbt, woman director

Trailer

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More Films by Director: François Keraudren, Allison Berg
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dog about?
In 1972, John Wojtowicz attempted to rob a Brooklyn bank to pay for his lover’s sex-change operation. The story was the basis for the film Dog Day Afternoon. The Dog captures John, who shares his story for the first time in his own unique, offensive, hilarious and heartbreaking way. We gain a historic perspective on New York's gay liberation movement, in which Wojtowicz played an active role. In later footage, he remains a subversive force, backed by the unconditional love of his mother Terry, whose wit and charm infuse the film. How and why the bank robbery took place is recounted in gripping detail by Wojtowicz and various eyewitnesses.
Who directed The Dog?
The Dog was directed by François Keraudren, Allison Berg.
Who stars in The Dog?
The Dog stars John Wojtowicz, Liz Eden, George Heath, Teresa Wojtowicz, Carmen Bifulco.
How long is The Dog?
The Dog has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is The Dog?
The Dog is a Documentary film.
Where was The Dog produced?
The Dog was produced in United States of America.