AWARD WINNING SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DOCUMENTARY ‘PRISONERS AND PUPS’ GOES RURAL

The award winning South Australian documentary, Prisoners And Pups, tracing the highs and lows of a small group of women prisoners who have just eight weeks to transform retired racing greyhounds into obedient, house-friendly pets, will tour regional South Australia this November.

Shot and directed by renowned Adelaide filmmaker, Shalom Almond, Prisoners and Pups follows five prisoners from the Adelaide Women’s Prison as they foster retired racing greyhounds to get them ready for adoption. The dogs, born into breeding kennels, have never known the sights and sounds of life beyond the track. Trained as racing dogs - these dogs need to learn how to assimilate and become companions to humans in the next stage of their lives.

For the women, this is their last chance too. Some have spent most of their lives behind bars and others are first time offenders. While consistent themes of substance abuse and violence echo throughout their stories, the hardest test turns out to be facing up to themselves. Can the prisoners and the dogs work together to prepare for their new lives outside?

“It’s a gift of a story and documentary-maker Shalom Almond tells it with sensitivity and style” Louise Schwartzkoff, The Brisbane Times.

Director Shalom Almond said she is excited to be able to share her experience with these women and dogs with regional South Australia.

“Having the unique opportunity of being granted access into the women’s prison was a great privilege, and to be able to follow and connect with both these women and greyhounds on their journey towards mutual rehabilitation and a second chance at life, it was extraordinary,” said Almond.

“I’m thrilled to take this film on the road to regional South Australia to share this inspiring and hopeful story with new audiences and diverse communities.”

Following all screenings, there will be a special Q&A session with filmmaker Shalom Almond, about her experiences behind the scenes making the documentary. At many of the screenings she will be joined by special guests, including the ex-prisoners from the film, to discuss the triumphs and challenges of rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.

PRISONERS AND PUPS REGIONAL SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TOUR

Victor Harbor - Friday 2 Nov, 7:30pm

Christian Gospel Centre, 2 George Main Rd

Goolwa - Saturday 3 Nov, 7:30pm

Goolwa Uniting Church, 1 Collingwood St

Tailem Bend - Sunday 4 Nov, 7pm

Tailem Bend Town Hall. Railway Tce

Murray Bridge - Tuesday 6 Nov, 7:30pm

Murray Bridge Town Hall, 17 Bridge St

Mt Gambier - Wednesday 7 Nov, 7:30pm

City Hall – Main Corner, Watson Terrace

Bordertown - Thursday 8 Nov, 7:30pm