Behind The Mask

A Film By Shannon Keith

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University of Ottawa
Friday January 25, 2008
Screening begins 19h00
Venue: MacDonald Hall Auditorium (MCD 146), 150 Louis Pasteur Street, Ottawa, Ontario

USA / 2006 / 72 minutes / English

After spending nearly 11 years in prison for breaking into an animal experimentation laboratory to expose animal cruelty, a young man is finally released and risks it all again to save more animals.
Who is he? What kind of a person would risk so much to save the lives of animals?
The Animal Liberation Front, comprised of clandestine animal rights activists, is now labeled the #1 domestic terrorist threat by the FBI.
Who are these animal liberationists and why do they believe that breaking the law is the best way to help animals? What inspires them to challenge the status quo, fight against all odds, and endure public reproach?
Director Shannon Keith goes BEHIND THE MASK and captures the hearts and souls of men and women who unveil their individual struggles for Animal Liberation.
This controversial documentary weaves together the lives of people who face jail, devastation, and even death for their ideals.
BEHIND THE MASK exposes never-before-seen footage that reveals the extent to which these individuals will go to save the lives of animals.
People of all ages and backgrounds, from all over the globe, tell their tales of liberation, incarceration, sacrifice and determination, while exclusive underground footage reveals heart-thumping action sure to leave you wondering, who are these people?

BEHIND THE MASK
This film explores the history of the animal liberation movement, from its inception to present day.
To liberate animals from places of abuse, To inflict economic sabotage to those who profit from the misery and exploitation of animals.
To reveal the horror and atrocities committed against animals behind locked doors, by performing non-violent direct actions and liberations.
To take all necessary precautions against harming any animal, human and non-human.
Source:
http://www.uncagedfilms.com/behindthemask.php

Director Shannon Keith interview article:

Part 2
http://www.animalvoices.ca/shows/shannon_keith2
Part 1
http://www.animalvoices.ca/shows/shannon_keith

Rescue Roundtable presents Shannon Keith - Behind the Mask Interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zFaoAlhDl4

Movie Info:
http://www.arme.tv/btm.htm

ARME - Animal Rescue, Media & Education
http://www.arme.tv/btm.htm

ARME has rescued many unwanted, homeless animals over the past two years.
Pictures and stories of dogs who have been rescued by ARME
http://www.arme.tv/rescues.htm

Youtube Profile:
http://www.youtube.com/Moviemakr

Behind The Mask movie trailer