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From survivor to rock star, A Dog Named Gucci is the story of a puppy set on fire and the brave man who came to his rescue. But for Doug James saving Gucci was just the beginning. Together they would forge a forever bond of devotion and perseverance and work to change the non-existent animal cruelty laws in their home state, proving that justice is a dog's best friend.

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• 2 hours of DVD extras: Gucci memorabilia, candid conversation with the film's director, info from a North Carolina prosecutor on how YOU can make a difference, and more.

Sales Points

• April 30 is: Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
• May is : National Pet Month
• April 17-23, 2016: Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week. (An effort by HSUS)
• April (DVD and One Voice release) is : Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month (ASPCA)
• Nitro, one of the other dogs featured in the film, was the reason for Ohio's first felony animal abuse law, 'Nitro's Law.'
• Susie, one of the other dogs featured in the film, was named the American Humane Association’s 2014 American Hero Dog.
• Susie, one of the other dogs featured in the film, was the subject of the Hallmark Television feature film 'Susie's Hope'
• Thousands of followers on Twitter
• Social Media Frenzy for A Dog Named Gucci with over 68,000 followers on Facebook and growing daily.
• Thousands of backers and followers on KickStarter, IndieGoGo, and FundRazr
• For fans of BLACKFISH (at screenings people have called it 'Blackfish for dogs')
• Comparable to films like THE HUNTING GROUND & WAITING FOR SUPERMAN, which bring attention to important subjects, and offer solutions.
• Topical: Tennessee on 1/1/2016 became the first state to launch an animal abuse registry
• Topical: the FBI has just added animal abuse to its list of crimes they track
• A portion of the profits from the sales and distribution of the film will go to animal charities.
• Features the closing credits song ONE VOICE, featuring Norah Jones, Aimee Mann, Susanna Hoffs, Lydia Loveless, Neko Case, Kathryn Calder, Brian May (of Queen) and a string quartet from the Yale Symphony Orchestra
• Dozens of sold out regional screenings with proceeds benefiting local shelters and rescue groups
• Director Gorman Bechard was awarded the ASPCA's National Media Excellence Award at their Humane Award ceremony in November 2015 for his work on A Dog Named Gucci
• 1st full week of May: American Humane’s Be Kind to Animals Week. This week-long event has been celebrated since 1915. Always the first full week of May.

Press Quotes

'A Dog Named Gucci' left many in tears with its poignant story. But to the filmmaker's credit, it was far from manipulating. Director Gorman Bechard was also one that was more interested in an awareness campaign rather than taking the easy route of inflammatory cinema. The 'Gucci Bill' changed the laws in Alabama turning animal cruelty into a felony, and starting a wondrous domino effect throughout the nation. Gucci was a ten week old puppy that was hung by its neck, beaten repeatedly and then set afire. Somehow this pup survived, and his savior and new owner, Doug James, fought not only for his life, but for all other animals in his state. Where many could have focused on the cruelty and the perpetrator, Bechard chooses to highlight the fight against such viciousness, the happiness and companionship that blossoms, and the bureaucratic struggles to achieve what is right. It's a wonderful and beautiful testament to Gucci, his owner, and all other animals and the people that care for them. If all that was not enough, Bechard encourages us to stay through the entire credits delivering absorbing anecdotes, information on how to combat animal cruelty, and an absolutely compassionate song that makes one want to go out and purchase it immediately.

     —Ray Schillaci, The Movie Guys

His documentary couldn't be more timely.

     —Ashleigh Barry, AZfamily (Phoenix, AZ)

This film is very important.

     —Shari Green, Movie Club

This will be the next 'Blackfish'

     —Theresa Montiel, IMDb.com

Beautiful Testament to Man's Best Friend,

     —Ray Schillaci , IMDb.com

A film that proves that one person can make a difference.

     —Jeanine Badanes, IMDb.com