Pick of the Litter

Name: Pick of the Litter
Genre: Documentary
Released: August 31, 2018
Duration: 81 min
Rating: 64

2018

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Sundance Selects | Release Date: August 31, 2018 | NR

Summary: Meet Patriot, Potomac, Primrose, Poppet, and Phil—five spirited puppies who, from the moment they’re born, begin an incredible journey to become guide dogs for the blind. It’s a rigorous two-year process that will take the pups from the care of selfless foster volunteers to specialized trainers to, if they make the cut, a lifelong humanMeet Patriot, Potomac, Primrose, Poppet, and Phil—five spirited puppies who, from the moment they’re born, begin an incredible journey to become guide dogs for the blind. It’s a rigorous two-year process that will take the pups from the care of selfless foster volunteers to specialized trainers to, if they make the cut, a lifelong human companion. At every step of the way, the puppies will be tested, challenged, and evaluated. Only the best of the best will be chosen for the job of guide dog—who has what it takes?… Expand

Director: Dana Nachman and Don Hardy Jr.

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: NR

Runtime: 81 min

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Doris Toumarkine

Sep 7, 2018

Devoid of any corniness, sentimentality or condescension, Pick of the Litter is a must for dog lovers, but it will also serve all those needing reminders of how kind, decent and giving humans can be and the role dogs play in our lives. Read full review

Katie Walsh

Aug 30, 2018

This film — which follows the process as a litter of puppies make their way through training to become guide dogs for the blind — shows us the best in humanity, as well as the best in dogs. Read full review

Walter Addiego

Sep 6, 2018

While Pick of the Litter can’t be described as innovative, it still creates a solid emotional punch when we see several of the five now-grown dogs finally matched with grateful humans. It’s quite moving to hear the recipients detail how liberating it is to have the assistance of one of these amazing animals. Read full review

Ben Kenigsberg

Aug 30, 2018

In short, Pick of the Litter makes for unexpectedly suspenseful (and perhaps not entirely reputable) viewing. Read full review

Richard Whittaker

Sep 13, 2018

It's not the kind of story to win Oscars, but it will definitely make you want to pet a pupper. Read full review

Ty Burr

Sep 12, 2018

“Pick” often feels like a project that has been overly groomed. Will you still be moved to tears? Most likely. Read full review

Wendy Ide

May 19, 2019

In a tussle between the appeal of the subject and the plodding banality of the approach, the pups are ultimately the losers. Read full review

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Beecee

Sep 15, 2018

This film has lots of charm, as we follow five puppies from birth through the training period to their final placement. The suspense is something like watching a competition, as we try to figure out which puppy will make it as a guide dog for the blind and which puppy will need to have anThis film has lots of charm, as we follow five puppies from birth through the training period to their final placement. The suspense is something like watching a competition, as we try to figure out which puppy will make it as a guide dog for the blind and which puppy will need to have an alternative career. All the people involved in this process are interviewed, from the people who originally socialize the puppies to the trainers to the eventual recipients. We also get to see the final exams that all dogs must pass in order to become a guide dog. This is generally a tribute to dogs and the people who love them.… Expand

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