American Cats: The Good, The Bad & The Cuddly

American Cats: The Good, The Bad & The Cuddly

This thought-provoking exposé (or expawsé) follows comedian Amy Hoggart (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee) as she dives into the controversial world of cat declawing in the United States. On the surface, it appears to be a simple, harmless surgery for the convenience of pet owners, but as Hoggart digs deeper, a disturbing nationwide conspiracy unfolds. Through interviews with veterinarians, activists and pet owners, the documentary unveils a powerful industry lobby that profits from this cruel procedure. AMERICAN CATS challenges the ethical implications of our choices and calls for a nationwide reflection on our treatment of animals. It also has a lot of jokes and cute kittens. There will be a Q&A directly following the film.

Scheduled to attend: Todd Bieber (director), Dr. Jennifer Conrad (subject), Dr. Susan Whittred (subject), Dr. Michal Hess (subject), Nona Catusanu (director of photography), Grace Leeson (producer)

Host or Publisher Patricia H. Ladew Foundation, Inc.