The Champions
"The Champions" is an inspirational story about the pit bulls rescued from the brutal fighting ring of former Atlanta Falcon’s star quarterback Michael Vick, and the organizations who risked everything to save them, despite pressure from PETA and The Humane Society to euthanize the dogs. It is a story of second-chances, redemption and hope. This uplifting documentary takes us on a journey about much more than just dogs—about prejudice, being misunderstood, the power of resilience, and the significance of the relationship we as humans have with animals. Featuring the lifesaving work of Best Friends Animal Society.
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The Champions
All odds were stacked against the pit bulls rescued from NFL star quarterback Michael Vick’s notorious dogfighting ring. Forced to fight for their lives, they were considered so dangerous both PETA and the Humane Society of the United States wanted them euthanized. But no one could have predicte...
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The Champions Official Trailer
All odds were stacked against the pit bulls rescued from NFL star quarterback Michael Vick’s notorious dogfighting ring. Forced to fight for their lives, they were considered so dangerous both PETA and the Humane Society of the United States wanted them euthanized. But no one could have predicte...
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Play Groups & Pit Bulls
Staff at Best Friends socialize pit bulls during regular play groups at Best Friends Pet Adoption and Spay Neuter Center in Mission Hills, CA.
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Discrimination Against Dogs
"Tillie," a dog-fighting survivor, is taken for a visit to the Rhode Island State House, in an effort to influence legislators to change laws that discriminate against dogs rescued from fighting.
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Extended Version - Best Friends No Kill Animal Sanctuary Intro
In the full-length documentary, The Champions, we didn't have time to include the longer version of the intro to Best Friends amazing no-kill animal sanctuary in Kanab, Utah and unfortunately had to cut it down, but this is our favorite version!
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Saving Pit Bulls in Los Angeles
Two friendly pit bulls get to take a freedom ride after they are pulled from a city shelter in Los Angeles, California by a staff member of Best Friends Animal Society
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3.54 MBThe Champions Movie Poster
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