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Release Date:
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Limited
Plot: What's the story about?
Unlocking the Cage follows animal rights lawyer Steven Wise in his unprecedented challenge to break down the legal wall that separates animals from humans. Arguing that cognitively complex animals such as chimpanzees, whales, dolphins and elephants have the capacity for limited personhood rights, Steve and his legal team are making history by filing the first lawsuits that seek to transform a chimpanzee from a “thing” with no rights to a “person” with legal protections. Unlocking the Cage captures a monumental shift in our culture, as the public and judicial system show increasing receptiveness to Steve’s impassioned arguments. It is an intimate look at a lawsuit that could forever transform our legal system, and one man’s lifelong quest to protect “nonhuman” animals.
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Production: What we know about Unlocking the Cage?
Filming Timeline
- 2016 - April: The film was set to Completed status.
Unlocking the Cage Release Date: When was the film released?
Unlocking the Cage was a Limited release in 2016 on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.
As a Limited release, Unlocking the Cage will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
Unlocking the Cage DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Unlocking the Cage was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 .