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Checkpoint Zoo

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CHECKPOINT ZOO documents a daring rescue led by a heroic team of zookeepers and volunteers, who risked their lives to save thousands of animals trapped in a zoo behind enemy lines in the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

Critics Reviews

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Dennis Harvey Variety A prolific producer whose prior directorial projects were largely in a true-crime vein, Zeman brings considerable polish as well as suspense to this exercise in more urgent, you-are-there documentary narrative. Jan 8, 2025 Full Review Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views “Checkpoint Zoo” depicts safe masculinity. These men weep, feel emotion, protect life, sacrifice their lives and resources for someone who would harm them, and go on adventures that do not inflate their ego, wallet or contacts. Mar 29, 2025 Full Review Peter Keough Arts Fuse This zoo story provides a rare ray of hope in a brutal conflict, though it is darkened in the end by tragedy. Mar 27, 2025 Full Review Sara Clements Next Best Picture A harrowing documentary, but also an incredibly beautiful one in its display of humanity at a time when all humanity seems lost. Rated: 9/10 Jun 19, 2024 Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex The heartwarming tale is not without tragedy, but the story shows the importance of communal work. Rated: 6/10 Jun 7, 2024 Full Review Christopher Llewellyn Reed Film Festival Today What these amazing citizens of Kharkiv pull off is a feat that deserves not only this powerful cinematic tribute, but a resounding cheer from around the globe. Rated: 4/5 Jun 7, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joshua Zeman

Director

Joshua Zeman

Writer

Zachary Mortensen

Producer

Joshua Zeman

Producer

Ian Davies

Producer

Torquil Jones

Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis CHECKPOINT ZOO documents a daring rescue led by a heroic team of zookeepers and volunteers, who risked their lives to save thousands of animals trapped in a zoo behind enemy lines in the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.
Director
Joshua Zeman
Producer
Zachary Mortensen, Joshua Zeman, Ian Davies, Torquil Jones
Screenwriter
Joshua Zeman
Production Co
Ghost Robot
Genre
Documentary, Nature, War
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 43m