Unlocking the Cage is a 2016 American documentary film about the work of the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) and lawyer Steven Wise's efforts to grant limited legal personhood rights to chimpanzees, whales, dolphins and elephants. It was directed by D. A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus. It was the final film directed by Pennebaker before his death in August 2019.
Unlocking the Cage (2016)
Directed by Chris Hegedus / D.A. Pennebaker
Genres - Documentary, Drama, History |
Sub-Genres - Historical Film |
Release Date - May 25, 2016 |
Run Time - 91 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - TV-14
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Box Office
$27,284
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Animal Rights
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Subject: Documentary about animal rights
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Alternate Titles
L'avocat des chimpanzés
FR
Öppna burarna!
SE
Raus aus dem Käfig - Der Kampf des Steve Wise
DE
Unlocking The Cage
Unlocking the Cage
GB, US