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Susie's Hope

  • 2013
  • PG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Emmanuelle Vaugier and Susie Lawrence in Susie's Hope (2013)
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A survivor of a pit bull attack, Donna Lawrence, adopts a pit bull-mix puppy, Susie, that has been beaten, set on fire, and left for dead. Together, they lead a historic effort to seek justi... Read allA survivor of a pit bull attack, Donna Lawrence, adopts a pit bull-mix puppy, Susie, that has been beaten, set on fire, and left for dead. Together, they lead a historic effort to seek justice and protection for all animals.A survivor of a pit bull attack, Donna Lawrence, adopts a pit bull-mix puppy, Susie, that has been beaten, set on fire, and left for dead. Together, they lead a historic effort to seek justice and protection for all animals.

  • Director
    • Jerry Rees
  • Writers
    • Jerry Rees
    • Dan A.R. Kelly
  • Stars
    • Emmanuelle Vaugier
    • Burgess Jenkins
    • Andrea Powell
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    440
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jerry Rees
    • Writers
      • Jerry Rees
      • Dan A.R. Kelly
    • Stars
      • Emmanuelle Vaugier
      • Burgess Jenkins
      • Andrea Powell
    • 14User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Emmanuelle Vaugier
    Emmanuelle Vaugier
    • Donna Lawrence
    Burgess Jenkins
    Burgess Jenkins
    • Roy Lawrence
    Andrea Powell
    Andrea Powell
    • Ramona Hodges
    Willette Thompson
    • Marsha Williams
    Gregory Waller
    • Hank
    Megan Blake
    Megan Blake
    • Ally
    Lee Armstrong
    Lee Armstrong
    • Public Defender
    Dave Blamy
    • Chris Parrish
    Vonii Bristow
    Vonii Bristow
    • Brian
    Brandy Renee Brown
    Brandy Renee Brown
    • Brittany
    Lacy Camp
    Lacy Camp
    • E.R. Receptionist
    Jim Dadosky
    Jim Dadosky
    • Officer Gagnon
    Lee Darnell
    Lee Darnell
    • Bailiff
    Wendy L. Foster
    • Newswoman
    • (as Wendy Foster)
    Tamara Hopkins
    Tamara Hopkins
    • Local Woman
    • (as Tammy Hopkins)
    Todd Ice
    • Bar Customer
    Ian Isaksson
    • Vet Tech
    Cranston Johnson
    Cranston Johnson
    • Shawn Griffin
    • Director
      • Jerry Rees
    • Writers
      • Jerry Rees
      • Dan A.R. Kelly
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    7NuttyBaby

    An interesting film about abused dogs

    The film is well told and pleasant to watch, with some horrid scenes. A pregnant woman helps a starving dog chained up in the neighbourhood by feeding it, until it lunges angrily at her. The shocking scene of this dog attack was realistic and may upset people who had experienced this before. Despite her ordeal, she later cares for an injured abandoned puppy that was tortured and left to die. The message in the film is one about caring for animals and seek to help those in need, coming together as a community to spread love and compassion. While this is really sweet, it doesn't alter the fact some people will always abuse animals and don't get punished. It also doesn't change how people are cruel to animals. Yet the film is heart warming and more should be made like this.
    10pmk70

    Wonderful story that needed to be told!

    I highly recommend this heartwarming story of love, forgiveness & justice for all living creatures! We need more of this kind of positive, compassionate message in the world! It is difficult to understand how anyone could abuse an innocent animal so cruelly but so important to shine a light on this cruelty so it can be stopped and punished. Donna and all who fight for justice are true heroes. We can not change the world overnight...but we can each change our little corner of it. Watching Susie's Hope reminds us of the potential for heroism in each of us and helps inspire us to do whatever it is we can do to "fight the good fight".
    9jewelch

    AWESOME MOVIE

    This was such a good movie, a tearjerker but very informative. It shows how God turns all things together for good, and is in control of all details. Even with the loss of a baby, and finding a dying puppy,

    This was a very good movie based on a true story. It shows how God can change horrible situations, and 'makes all things work together for good'. Romans 8:28 After the loss of a baby, to finding a burnt, dying puppy, to the miracle in the courtroom, and changing the law, one can see the above. What perseverance on the part of the rescuing family. We never will give up for we can change things and make a difference in the world. LOVED IT. James Welch Henderson Arkansas 4/17/2021.
    10csi1186

    Great movie!!!

    This is one of the best movies I have seen. Great for the whole family. A moving, inspirational and uplifting film, based on a true story. You will fall in love with Susie. Susie plays herself halfway through the movie and is a true star. Donna Lawrence's survival of a near fatal dog attack and Susie's survival of an attack by a human, and how they merge together to fight for stronger animal cruelty laws, is truly remarkable. Their bond is so strong and their faith remarkable. There are funny, sad and moving, moments, throughout the movie. Loved the real pictures at the end of the movie. I would highly recommend this movie!
    10blueiris2u

    A Much Needed Message!

    I have had the honor of working with, and on behalf of, shelter animals. I was also fortunate enough to receive the love of a Pitt Bull. Whenever we went out for a walk, without fail, some adults who would inquire about her breed would give us "The Look", as I like to call it. Even though, my girl was happily wagging her tail, and ready to give kisses and receive pets, she was automatically viewed as a threat. Funny how all the children in our development would come running to receive those kisses! Susie's Hope is an incredible movie about some amazing folks who could be our next door neighbors. Donna Lawrence endured a horror none of us could even imagine; a Pitt Bull attack. Yet, Donna was able to have the grace and understanding to realize that the dog was not to blame, but the people who were supposed to care for him, and instead betrayed and neglected him.

    While most of us would live the rest of our lives in fear, Donna not only walked with courage, but with love. Her rescue of the burned and beaten, puppy, Susie is an imperative message for us all. We turn on the TV, and/or go to the movies and are surrounded by violence, and images of a world in peril. Susie's Hope does just that. It shows us how to walk in the light by the power of love, and with hope and love all things are possible! Watch this with your family, friends and companion animals!

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      Susie plays herself in the film.
    • Soundtracks
      Wake Up Little Susie
      Written by Felice Bryant and Boudleaux Bryant

      Performed by Vince Gill

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    • Release date
      • May 1, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Susie
    • Filming locations
      • Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Susie's Hope Movie
      • Talent One
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      • $1,650,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
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