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Off the Chain

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1 star:		(5)

 

 

This film was very well done, and while there are scenes where you see parts of actual dog-fights and other graphic images, the majority of the film consists of moving interviews with animal care experts and revolting interviews with actual dog-fighters. Clips of the dogs they claim to love so much being viciously attacked and torn apart in the bloody pit clearly demonstrates their lack of compassion and makes one wonder what kind of person "loves" their animals in this way. You will watch in disbelief as these men swear they love these animals, and in the same breath make it perfectly clear that when a dog stops winning, that dog is killed - there is room only for winners in the pit. This movie is a heartwrenching eye-opener to those less familiar with the cruel and bloody sport of dog-fighting, and sheds much needed light on how commonplace this brutal activity is.

First of all, let me just say: This movie does NOT promote dog fighting and does NOT encourage anyone to engage in this illegal activity. If you have not seen this film then please do not comment solely based upon the title and Amazon's description of the film.

I watched this video knowing fully what I was in for, i.e an education about the horrors of dog fighting. I watched it because at the time I was a police officer that very often dealt with animal abuse cases and I wanted to familiarize myself with signs of animal fighting for potential arrest and prosecution. There are very graphic scenes of dog fighting, the murder of the fighting dogs by losing owners, and actual interview accounts by fighting dog owners about this sick thing they have the audacity to call a "sport". What a lot of reviewers that bemoan this film neglect to say is that the movie is not only about dog fighting. A very large portion of the movie actually casts an incredibly positive light on the American Pit Bull dog breed and shows how brave, courageous, and loved this breed of dog has been throughout the years. Several examples of this are given such as the Pit Bull has been on the cover of Time magazine (I think it was Time) in a positive way seven times, more than any other dog breed let alone animals. It also talks about how the greatest border patrol K-9 is, in fact, a Pit Bull that had been rescued from a dog fighter/breeder.

Yes, this movie does bring to light the evil horrors of dog fighting, but it also talks in depth about the efforts being made to combat dog fighting and how the mass media has painted a very incorrect view of the American Pit Bull. I think that if you work in or volunteer with any humane society or SPCA or if you work in the law enforcement field that this video should be required viewing during training. It is not pretty and I'm not ashamed to say that I found myself crying at times, but it's a hard truth that people in these fields need to be confronted with if they are going to do their jobs without any disillusions.

This movie is an extraordinary documentary about the underground world of the American Pitbull Terrier and it shows why we have so many aggressive pitbulls not because of the breed but because of the owner and nobody else.

The video would be educational to a novice audience, but anybody experienced with the apbt would have know most of the information provided. On the other hand the film was an eye-opener and was very descriptive in showing the ignorance of the supposed "Dog-Men" of the world, and their overall abuse of a beloved breed of dog. Overall a good documentary, and would suggest it to anyone wanting to better understand why the breed has been frowned upon and the people that make that possible. Definately for an older audience.

Please watch this documentary. It is very powerful explaining how it is the humans on the other end of the heavy chain that causes the aggression in these poor dogs. ANY dog can bite, people have to stop being racist and learn the truth behind the problems, this video shows you that we are our own worst enemy. I adopted my dog from a shelter. She was used in fights as she has scars on her face, puncture marks on her legs but despite her horrid treatment, she still loves everyone. If my Pitbull can forgive why can't we?

I purchased this DVD from Amazon last week and it was worth watching.It showed me what i already knew about these psychopaths who claim to love their dogs and provide them with a life of misery.As the owner of APBT's in the past and currently owning 2 that were rescued it makes you wanna get up off the couch and knock out these thugs they interview in this documentary.Both sides of the coin are presented but the case for the fighting dog owners is weak and pathetic.Its all about money and nothing else.They look at these dogs as nothing more than a bag of crack to earn them money.My wife had to turn away and couldn't watch the whole thing due to the graphic images of maimed and dead animals.Unfortunatly as the animal control and rescue people they interview state,the punishments are way to lax when they get caught and the pits just move to new locations with more ignorant,cold hearted demonic losers participating in what they call a " sport "...Your heart will ache for these poor dogs who have no choice but to live a life of torture...I only wish they would turn on their " owners"

To a few people who thought this movie promoted pitbull fighting, you are wrong. This is the complete opposite of what you thought this was about.

You need to watch this before judging and making a review about it.

This is a movie for those of you that would like to open your eyes to what is REALLY going on in the United States, possibly your own city too. Dog Fighting is a really scary thing and I hope this will show people what needs to be done to stop it. Interesting film about Dog Fighting with real dog fighters. More of a documentary that goes underground to show you what is real.

I believe every person who owns a pitbull or is remotely interested in the breed owes it to themselves to see this movie. It's a ballsy look at the inhumanities of this evil "sport". It's made me love and understand my dog's nature even more!

This really goes into what REALLY happens to the pit-bull breeds here in america and other places. I bet if more people knew what was happening to this lovable & loyal breed they'd think twice about their witch hunting. It was so horrible seeign the photos and footage of people fighting & abusing these dogs. They even hooked up a losing dogs to jumper cables!! These kinds of people need to be stopped!

This was a very good movie to watch. many parts in it i would close my eyes or turn my head. but then snap back to see it. telling myself that i need to know whats going on out there. Bc ignoring it. is one of the rezones it got so out of control.
Its not all about Dog fighting tho. There are so Very good parts in there that talks about the History of Pitbulls. only thing that worries me about this movie is that some people might buy it for the wrong reason. People who just want to see dogs get hurt. and have no respect for the breed.
Im planing on getting me a Blue Pitbull. that i want to name "Bear" Soon
Im about to donate my mom one of my Kidneys so i have to wait in till im done with that. I would like to adopt one from a shelter. but my mom dose not really like pit bulls. So i think i need to get a puppy first so that she can watch it grow up too see that they are not a bad dog.