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SHEPHERD: The Story of a Jewish Dog 2019
1h 33min | Family | 29 June 2020 (UK)
Storyline:SHEPHERD is based on the award-winning and bestselling Israeli novel, “The Jewish Dog,” by Asher Kravitz. Kaleb, a beloved German Shepherd, is separated from his Jewish family when the Nuremberg Laws are enacted in WWII Berlin. He is adopted by an SS Officer who trains him to attack and round up Jews at a concentration camp. Kaleb is well cared for and good at his job until one day when he is distracted by a familiar scent. His original master, a young boy named Joshua, has arrived as a prisoner of the camp. Kaleb has not lost his loyalty to Joshua who finds solace in secretly visiting his dog at night. Joshua’s life is at risk. Together they escape the camp and after months of near-death experiences, they are found by partisans who help Joshua make safe passage to Israel.User review:Here’s a quality film that I’m recommending for ages nine and up. Mostly shot during WWII, I was surprised and appreciated how much I did learn about the Jewish owned animals. Check out this excellent film; all will enjoy the old-fashioned storytelling, the stunning cinematography, and using the dog Kaleb’s point of view to tell the story.
Director: Lynn Roth
Writers: Asher Kravitz (based on the novel by), Lynn Roth
Stars: Ayelet Zurer, Ken Duken, August Maturo
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 29 June 2020 (UK)
Also Known As: SHEPHERD: The Story of a Jewish Dog
IMDB Profile tt3278810

Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog (2019)

2020-06-29

5.2

Director: Lynn Roth

Writers: Lynn Roth, Asher Kravitz

Stars: August Maturo, Ken Duken, Ayelet Zurer

Summary: Kaleb, a beloved German Shepherd, is separated from his Jewish family when the Nuremberg Laws are enacted in WWII Berlin. He is adopted by an SS Officer who trains him to attack and round up Jews at a work camp.

Also known as: Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog (2019) on DVD