Wellington filmmaker Ron Davis’ latest documentary — Life in the Doghouse — opened with screenings nationwide this month. A number of limited screenings are planned for Palm Beach and Broward counties over the next several weeks.
Life in the Doghouse focuses on the inspiring story of Danny & Ron’s Rescue, which was founded by part-time Wellington residents Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta to rescue dogs in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Taking between 40 and 60 dogs per trip in their trailer, the pair ultimately rescued 600 dogs affected by Hurricane Katrina, bringing them back to their South Carolina farm.
Since that time, the duo has rescued more than 10,000 dogs as part of their nonprofit rescue organization. They received the 2008 ASPCA Humanitarian Award for their efforts.
Their unique style of rescue has the dogs living with them in their home, not in kennels, up to 75 at a time. The film provides viewers with an all-access pass into the lives of these men and the remarkable sacrifice it takes as they approach their 10,000th dog rescue and adoption.
Davis is the founder of Docutainment Films, who has directed and produced an impressive array of films. His 2016 equestrian film Harry & Snowman was met with critical and box-office success. He was also behind the lens for Miss You Can Do It for HBO in 2013. His earlier 2010 work, Pageant, earned him 10 festival awards and ran on the Sundance Channel. He is currently in production on his next project, a feature documentary called I Am We.
Upcoming South Florida showings include:
• Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the Regal Cinemas Royal Palm Beach 18 RPX in Royal Palm Beach.
• Monday, Oct. 8 at the AMC Weston 8 in Sunrise and the Regal Cinemas Shadowood 16 in Boca Raton.
• Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the AMC CityPlace 20 in West Palm Beach, the Regal Cinemas Broward Stadium 12 & RPX in Plantation, the Cypress Creek Station Stadium 16 Regal Theater in Fort Lauderdale, the Regal Cinemas Magnolia Place 16 in Pompano Beach, the Regal Cinemas Royal Palm Beach 18 RPX in Royal Palm Beach and the Regal Cinemas Shadowood 16 in Boca Raton.
For more information, to see the trailer or to secure tickets, visit www.lifeinthedoghousemovie.com.
