Beyond the Myth - Pit Bull Documentary April 1, 2012

The Portland Pit Bull Project, MEAT for Dogs and Cats and Zunii-Dog are sponsoring the private screening of the film 'Beyond the Myth' in an effort to educate the people of Portland about breed specific legislation and pit bulls in general.

There will be live musical entertainment by John Shipe who will sing Pit Bull Blues, Pit Bull Rescue Woman and other of his original songs. There will be a raffle for 18 different wonderful raffle packages valued between $160 and $380. All proceeds will go to Family Dogs New Life Portland's own no-kill shelter that sees a LOT of pit bull type dogs.

The film is described as follows:
Beyond the Myth is about dog breeds commonly referred to as”pit bulls” and those who love these breeds. Viewers are taken on a journey to four U.S. cities where Breed Specific Legislation focusing on “pit bulls” has profoundly impacted people and animals: Denver, Miami, Cincinnati, and San Francisco.

The documentary intelligently explores the contributing factors behind the public’s generalized fear of “pit bulls”, and examines the conflict existing between advocates and opponents of breed discriminatory laws, commonly referred to as breed bans.

It investigates the myths associated with these breeds, challenges the idea that they are inherently vicious, and presents eye-opening research regarding the media’s role in influencing people’s opinion on dog attacks.