Baxter and Me (2016)

Baxter and Me (2016) poster

In this charming documentary, director Gillian Leahy combines her two great passions: dogs and film. She openly reveals her life story through a canine prism – lovers may come and go, but there are always the dogs. Leahy also weaves in her filmmaking career, starting out at the Women's Film Workshop in 1970s Sydney and the newly formed AFTRS. Dogs have carried her through childhood illness and heartbreak; in return she lavishes care, and frets over their waywardness. Today, she shares her life with a big brown Labrador called Baxter. There are echoes of Leahy's award-winning My Life Without Steve, a study in love and loss, in this meditative and romantic film.

Director: Gillian Leahy
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Elizabeth Drake
Cinematography: Steve Macdonald
Editing: Denise Haslem
Production: Gecko Films Pty. Ltd.
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gillian Leahy
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baxter and Me about?
In this charming documentary, director Gillian Leahy combines her two great passions: dogs and film. She openly reveals her life story through a canine prism – lovers may come and go, but there are always the dogs. Leahy also weaves in her filmmaking career, starting out at the Women's Film Workshop in 1970s Sydney and the newly formed AFTRS. Dogs have carried her through childhood illness and heartbreak; in return she lavishes care, and frets over their waywardness. Today, she shares her life with a big brown Labrador called Baxter. There are echoes of Leahy's award-winning My Life Without Steve, a study in love and loss, in this meditative and romantic film.
Who directed Baxter and Me?
Baxter and Me was directed by Gillian Leahy.
How long is Baxter and Me?
Baxter and Me has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Baxter and Me?
Baxter and Me is a Documentary film.
Where was Baxter and Me produced?
Baxter and Me was produced in Australia.