The Dog
The Dog

The Dog

6.7

1 hr 40 min

2013-09-07

32

In 1972, John Wojtowicz attempted to rob a Brooklyn bank to pay for his lover’s sex-change operation. The story was the basis for the film Dog Day Afternoon. The Dog captures John, who shares his story for the first time in his own unique, offensive, hilarious and heartbreaking way. We gain a historic perspective on New York's gay liberation movement, in which Wojtowicz played an active role. In later footage, he remains a subversive force, backed by the unconditional love of his mother Terry, whose wit and charm infuse the film. How and why the bank robbery took place is recounted in gripping detail by Wojtowicz and various eyewitnesses.

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John Wojtowicz

John Wojtowicz

Himself

Liz Eden

Liz Eden

George Heath

George Heath

Teresa Wojtowicz

Teresa Wojtowicz

Carmen Bifulco

Carmen Bifulco

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