Always Faithful - Documentary of Military Dogs in Iraq w. Harris Done

Episode 116 : BYOD

Episode Synopsis

Always Faithful, the documentary of military dogs in war, is shared with footage, the trailer and explanation from director Harris Done. The bond between soldiers with their dogs, the selection process of K-9 division, and the experience of both animals and handlers in war zones is looked at in the full length and uncensored BYOD interview hosted by Ondi Timoner.

Guest Bio

Harris Done is a graduate of the USC School of Cinema-Television where he earned a degree in Film Production. While there, he photographed the award-winning film, Hotel November, and directed a documentary about competitive fencing, Throwing Steel. Harris has worked extensively behind the camera and made his feature doc directing debut with War Dogs Of The Pacific.

Episode Breakdown

00:01 Welcome to BYOD.

01:30 Introducing Harris Done.

03:00 Done’s connection with the relationships marines have with their dogs.

05:50 Always Faithful: The process of selecting canines and handlers.

09:00 Done on communicating the bond between handler and dog.

11:30 Always Faithful: The preliminary training of military dogs.

20:20 Always Faithful: Training military dogs for field combat with marines.

24:30 The process of marines taking care of their canines in order to ensure proficiency.

26:00 Always Faithful: The co-dependence between a marine and their canine.

31:10 Always Faithful: Why dogs are not seen as equipment in the eyes of soldiers.

35:10 Thanks and goodbye.

Additional Links

www.AlwaysFaithfulFilm.com

https://www.facebook.com/alwaysfaithfulmovie

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Hosted By

Ondi Timoner

Ondi Timoner is the only filmmaker to win Grand Jury Prize at Sundance twice. Born in Miami, Florida, Timoner graduated cum laude from Yale University, with a double major in American Studies (concentration in Film and Literature) and Theater Studies.

Vladimir Radovanov

Vladimir Radovanov is a musician, entrepreneur and entertainment attorney, and has represented numerous entities in the entertainment industry, including musical artists, record labels, independent filmmakers, and television and film production companies, including TV Guide and 20th Century Fox.