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Madonna of the Mills

Madonna of the Mills

One woman. Two thousand dogs. A story of hope.

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Documentary

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Uplifting tale of Staten Island woman who creates modern underground railroad and rescues 2,000 dogs condemned to death in Amish Country puppy mills. The film chronicles Laura F on her weekend rescue missions to Amish Country. With her Brooklyn mom and Staten Island girl friends by her side, Laura embarks on a four-year odyssey to rescue dogs from the hellish conditions of Amish puppy mills. The film follows four of the dogs from the time their lives are spared until they are nursed back to health and placed with their forever families. We see the dogs leave the cages where they have spent their entire lives and watch these dogs, who were given up for dead, transform the lives of the people who adopt them.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

51 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

24 August 2011

Country

United States of America

Cast

Laura Flynn

Laura Flynn

Herself

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