PRESS
PARADE
MARCH 1, 2016: “What Happened to Pit Bulls Rescued from Michael Vick’s Dog Fighting Ring?”
By Alison Abbey
VARIETY
FEBRUARY 12, 2016: “Film Review: The Champions.”
By Dennis Harvey
LARAMIE BOOMERANG
MARCH 14, 2016: “Pit bull Finds Home in Laramie After Escaping Fight Ring.”
By Eve Newman.
PORTLAND PRESS HERALD
MARCH 13, 2016: “Mainer’s Film Focuses on Pups That Survived Michael Vick’s Dogfighting.”
By Keith Edwards
FOX SPORTS
MARCH 2, 2016: “Film Reveals WhatHappened to Michael Vick’s Dogfighting Pit Bulls.”
By Nunzio Ingrassia
TALKING ANIMALS
MARCH 9, 2016 Darcy Dennett, Director of The Champions talks to Duncan Strauss
PR NEWSWIRE
FEBRUARY 29, 2016 “The Champions Documentary to be Available March 1 for Download”
THE DODO
MARCH 9, 2016: “Survivors of Michael Vick’s Fighting Ring Grow Old and Happy.”
By Solon Kelleher
THE DODO
MARCH 23, 2016: “Dog Rescued From Michael Vick’s Fighting Ring is a Kissing Machine.”
By Jessica Peralta
GETTY IMAGES
MARCH 2, 2016: “The Champions Documentary Presented By Best Friends Animal Society.”
BEST FRIENDS
APRIL 4, 2016: “The Champions Movie About Former Michael Vick Dogs.” By Kelli Harmon
BEST FRIENDS
MARCH 1, 2016: “You’ll Laugh, You’ll Cry: The Champions, the Documentary about the Vicktory Dogs, Releases Today.” By Julie Castle
THE SENTINEL
APRIL 1, 2016: “Leaving Behind Doubt of Rehabilitation.” By Jennifer Vanderau
MASS APPEAL
MARCH 7, 2016: “Documentary The Champions Inspires & Educates”
THE BOSTON GLOBE
JANUARY 9, 2016: “Whatever happened to Michael Vick’s pit bulls?”By Peter Keough
THE MOTHER NATURE NETWORK
JANUARY 19, 2016: “The Ongoing rehabilitation of Michael Vick—The football player who served time for dogfighting has spent years advocating for animals but not everyone thinks he has changed.” By Laura Moss
INDIEWIRE
NOVEMBER 24, 2015: “FilmRise Acquires Inspirational Dog Fighting Documentary 'The Champions.” By Sonya Saepoff.
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
NOVEMBER 24, 2015: “Dog-Fighting Rescue Doc 'The Champions' Acquired by FilmRise.” by Mia Galuppo
DEADLINE
NOVEMBER 24, 2015: “FilmRise Nabs Worldwide Rights To Pit Bull Rescue Documentary ‘The Champions.” by Denise Petski.
VARIETY
NOVEMBER 24, 2015: “FilmRise Buys Pit Bull Rescue Documentary ‘The Champions.” Film Reporter, Dave McNary
VARIETY
October 6, 2015: “Star-Studded Slate Beckons Fest lineup features timely films with Oscar hopefuls” by Seth Kelley.
VARIETY
October 12, 2015: “Hamptons International Film Festival Announces 2015 Award Winners.” By Jenelle Riley.
GETTY IMAGES
October 10, 2015: “The 23rd Annual Hamptons International Film Festival – Day 3.” By Staff.
INDIEWIRE
October 8, 2015: “Watch: Rescued Fight Dogs Get a New Leash on Life in Exclusive 'The Champions' Trailer and Poster.” By Aubrey Page.
EAST HAMPTON PRESS
October 7, 2015: “HIFF celebrates 23rd year with wide film selection.” By Liam Sullivan.
BLOG CRITICS.ORG
NOVEMBER 13, 2015: Positive review, “Movie Review: ‘The Champions’ World Premiere at Hamptons Film Festival.” By Carole Di Tosti.
27EAST
October 6, 2015: “After Vick's Fighting Ring: 'The Champions' Tells Story Of Tragedy And Triumph.” By Alyssa Melillo.
EAST HAMPTON PRESS
October 7, 2015: “’Champions,” A Story Of Tragedy And Triumph.” By Alyssa Melillo.
HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
October 2, 2015: Q&A: Darcy Dennett on Compassion and Justice in “The Champions.” By Kristin McCracken
INQUISITR
October 2, 2015: “Forget about Michael Vick’s Football Woes: Look for the Vicktory Dog Documentary Instead.” By Annie Keller.
THE TELEGRAPH
NOVEMBER 9, 2015: “The reel deal — Film Fest Screens Variety of Movies, Documentaries.” By Vicki Bennington.
ST. LOUIS PUBLIC RADIO
NOVEMBER 4, 2015: "Pit Bulls And Breed Discriminatory Laws. Following Vick's Dog Fighting Conviction, What Has Changed?"
NEWSDAY
October 5, 2015: “Hamptons International Film Festival features 'Spotlight,' 'Carol,' more Oscar contenders.” By Rafer Guzman.
HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
August 10, 2015: NEW HIFF SIGNATURE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ANIMAL RIGHTS
HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
August 10, 2015: Michael Vick Dogs Documentary to Premiere at Hamptons Film Festival
VARIETY.com
August 10, 2015: “Hamptons International Film Festival Announces 2015 Special Programs with mention of The Champions” by Seth Kelley.
DEADLINE.COM
August 10, 2015: “Hamptons Film Fest Adds Social Justice Themes To Signature Programs with mention of The Champions” by Jeremy Gerard.
VIMOOZ.COM
August 10, 2015: “New Animal Rights Film Program At 2015 Hamptons International Film Festival, Includes World Premiere Of Michael Vick Doc THE CHAMPIONS.”
BLOG CRITICS.ORG
NOVEMBER 11, 2015: “Darcy Dennett Talks ‘The Champions,’ Her Film About Michael Vick’s Dogs.” By Carole Di Tosti.
PETS LADY
OCTOBER 16, 2015: “Michael Vick’s ‘Vicktory Dogs’ are ‘The Champions’ In New Documentary.” By Ron Callari.
THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
JANUARY 12, 2016: “Film about rescued pitbulls airs in Newport.” By Mikki Catanzaro
MICHAEL VICK’S ‘VICKTORY DOGS’ ARE ‘THE CHAMPIONS’ IN NEW DOCUMENTARY
October 16th, 2015–by Ron Callari
DAN’S PAPERS
October 12, 2015: “‘Rams’ and ‘Missing People’ Win at Hamptons International Film Festival.” By Staff.