Joshua Zeman’s latest feature documentary “Checkpoint Zoo,” an inspiring story that unfolds in a war-torn part of the world, has wrapped principal photography. The film tells …
,” an inspiring story that unfolds in a war-torn part of the world, has wrapped principal photography. The film tells the story of the daring rescue of over 5,000 animals that were trapped in a wildlife park behind enemy lines during the early days of the Russian-Ukrainian War.
In the early days of the war, a beloved animal refuge known as Feldman Ecopark, located in Ukraine’s second largest city, was in a precarious position. On one side of the park was the invading Russian army; on the other sat the Ukrainian front line. With thousands of animals trapped with little food and water, a group of men and women risked their lives to bring them to safety.
“’Checkpoint Zoo’ is a filmmaker’s dream because it just grabs the viewer on so many levels,” says Zeman. “Not only is it edge of your seat suspenseful, but it’s also profoundly emotional because it explores our deep connection with animals. Highlighting the stories of these real-life heroes shows that even in humankinds’ darkest days, we can still find unbelievable stories of empathy and compassion.
In his 25 years of producing documentary films, Mortensen’s work includes “Modulation,” an exploration of electronic music, and “Hell House,” the story of an evangelical megachurch’s Halloween spectacle. He is the co-founder of Ghost Robot, a New York City-based creative studio.
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