Stray Dog

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Stray Dog

2014

1h 38m

Documentary

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The life of Ron "Stray Dog" Hall, a biker, Vietnam War veteran, and lover of small dogs.

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Tom Keogh

Seattle Times

It would be easy to say Granik offers a portrait of redneck life in "Stray Dog," but even allowing for Hill's guns and skepticism about government, it's clear such an oversimplified cultural cliché can't begin to describe the reality here.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 22, 2015

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Peter Keough

Boston Globe

Without voice-overs or interviews or other narrative cues, it offers vignettes from Hall's life, a mosaic portrait of a part of America that is misunderstood, dismissed, exploited, and wooed by outsiders.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 22, 2015

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

This is Granik's first documentary, and it lacks the momentum of her two dramatic features (the other is the gripping addiction drama Down to the Bone with Vera Farmiga). But it's still a worthwhile bulletin from red-state America.

Sep 10, 2015

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David Bax

Battleship Pretension

Granik's film is one of the best in years.

Jan 14, 2021

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Betsy Sherman

Arts Fuse

Stray Dog shows us again and again, through its protagonist's words and actions, that you can't judge a book by its cover, or its red neck.

Aug 8, 2017

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Lisa Rosman

Signature

In her unobtrusively assured portrait of an interracial, economically disadvantaged community, Granik has crafted a much-needed corrective to the commonly held belief that poor people are blind to each other and the world at large.

Aug 2, 2017

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This Documentary was informative to show how the U.S.A is in humble parts of the Country. Ronnie displays a genuinely good hearted man. Like his wife and stepsons I too was born in Mexico City. Born to an Anglo Father and Mexican Mother. I have been raised being exposed to both the class and trash of Both countries. Some people may depict trailor homes as trash, but in my opinion trash to me is more the lifestyles of the Kardashians. Ronnie and others in his town served this country, honor the fallen, and live simplistic but sincere lives. I respect people that live gratefully and not wastefully. Although some adjustments can be made in refinement and education, their suffering exhibits true character of survival. The American dream does not mean the same to everyone unfortunately. This Documetary depicts the American dream in an unexploited way. Good job ! - Kim Hoggan, El Paso, TX

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02/17/23

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Debra Granik

Screenwriter

Anne Rosellini

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Victoria Stewart

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Victoria Stewart

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Synopsis

The life of Ron "Stray Dog" Hall, a biker, Vietnam War veteran, and lover of small dogs.

Director: Debra Granik
Producer: Anne Rosellini, Victoria Stewart
Screenwriter: Debra Granik
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 12, 2016
Runtime: 1h 38m

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