Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

"Give Me Shelter" is a documentary that educates and raises awareness for some of the top animal welfare issues in the world, including The Ivory Trade, Tiger Conservation, The Circus, Sea World, The Black Market Trade of Endangered Species, The Fur Trade, Shark Finning, The Rainforest and Saving Orangutans from Extinction and why people should Adopt a pet from their local animal shelter, not buy from pet stores who supply puppy mill animals.Producer Katie Cleary and Director Kristin Rizzo did such an amazing job capturing the connection of every person interviewed and their love for animals. Excellent work exposing the truth of what is really happening behind closed doors and how we can help save our animals!

Give Me Shelter captures a sad reality through interviews with noted celebrity animal activists and professional advocates. It conveys something about our own sentience or lack thereof and our disregard for many members of the animal kingdom. Despite how progressive we may perceive our society to be, this documentary clearly establishes how far we need to go.The film takes us on a journey of young dogs and cats from commercial puppy mills and catteries to retail pet stores around the nation. It reveals the horrific nature of the horse slaughter industry and the brutal last days of companion equids.The film also exposes the brutality on fur farms and factory food animal farms. It explores the lives of performing animals. Give Me Shelter exposes the dangerous and irresponsible trade in exotic animals here in the US. It broaches the subject of conservation and the plight of threatened and endangered species around the world. It is a must see!