Checkpoint Zoo

I just watched some guys blowdart a lion and drag him half asleep into a truck while Russian missiles explode around them these guys deserve all the respect in the world 😭 (Invited to see this at Tribeca by a crew member)

Evasive

This is the sort of movie I’d normally avoid because the subject matter is just too depressing. I believe it’s important to witness the horrors of war, lest we buy into tribalist impulses and propaganda, but if given the choice to not weep while watching a movie I normally,…

Jenna Ipcar

Apologies in advance for the typos, as I’m writing this though tear filled eyes. Checkpoint Zoo is a glimpse into the ongoing horrors of the Russian-Ukraine war, focusing not on soldiers or politicians but on animals—innocent, vulnerable creatures caught in the crossfire.…

Becky Rice

My first feature film credit ✅

Max Lamishaw

“A lot of animals are human and a whole lot of humans are animals“ Saving Private Lion

Chris Bahr

Joshua Zeman’s “Checkpoint Zoo” opens with brutal images of war. It’s the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. There are scenes of carnage and urban combat as the city of Kharkiv is scorched by Russian shelling. The sound of air raid sirens fills the air as often as…

Sara Clements

My first major credit on a feature! Some powerful stuff here, I hope it gets a wide release soon.

Ethan Sapir

In the years since Russia’s initial invasion and ongoing unjust war in Ukraine, we’ve seen some truly incredible stories arise in the form of documentary filmmaking. These stories show the many different types of heroes that arise in times of crisis, from soldiers on the…

Ben

my friend worked on this and its really good so thanks for listening

AUDG