Bookmans has always championed animal rights and welfare, and we're proud to continue that with our special presentation of the award-winning documentary Mine at Bookmans Phoenix on Wednesday, August 4 at 5:00 p.m. Following the documentary, join mediator Karlie Hustle for a discussion of this poignant film.

Mine takes in an in-depth look at the living arrangements of rescued pets after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. Hundreds of abandoned animals were rescued after the storm and many found new loving homes all over the country, but what happens when the original owners, who had no choice but to leave their animals behind temporarily in order to save their lives, want their pets back? See both sides of the story in this critically acclaimed film.

Hailed as "absorbing," "a must-see," "Oscar material" and "the best movie at SXSW," Mine is a feature-length, independent documentary about the essential bond between humans and animals. Set against the backdrop of one of the worst natural disasters in modern U.S. history, Hurricane Katrina, this gripping, character-driven story follows New Orleans residents as they attempt the daunting task of trying to reunite with their pets who have been adopted by families all over the country, and chronicles the custody battles that arise when two families love the same pet. Who determines the fate of the animals—-and the people-—involved? A compelling meditation on race, class and the power of compassion, Mine examines how we treat animals as an extension of how we view and treat each other.