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'''''Rabbit Fever''''' is a 2009 feature-length [[documentary film]] directed by [[Amy Do]], about the competition at the 2005 National Convention of the [[American Rabbit Breeders' Association]] (ARBA), the largest assemblage of rabbits in the world.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/pets-animals/ci_13360930|title=Animal friends: 20,000 rabbits and one filmmaker|last=Goldston|first=Linda|date=18 September 2009|work=San Jose Mercury News|accessdate=2009-10-06}}</ref> |
'''''Rabbit Fever''''' is a 2009 feature-length [[documentary film]] directed by [[Amy Do]], about the competition at the 2005 National Convention of the [[American Rabbit Breeders' Association]] (ARBA), the largest assemblage of rabbits in the world.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/pets-animals/ci_13360930|title=Animal friends: 20,000 rabbits and one filmmaker|last=Goldston|first=Linda|date=18 September 2009|work=San Jose Mercury News|accessdate=2009-10-06}}</ref> |
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The film has found support from, among others, the [[Ignatz Awards|Ignatz Award]]-winning artist [[Jeffrey Brown]], who illustrated the movie poster.<ref>{{cite news | first=Whitney | last=Matheson | authorlink=Whitney Matheson | title=Cool Movie Alert: Rabbit Fever | date=2009-08-05 | url =http://content.usatoday.com/communities/popcandy/post/2009/08/cool-movie-alert-rabbit-fever/1 | work =USA Today | accessdate = 2009-10-05 }}</ref> |
The film has found support from, among others, the [[Ignatz Awards|Ignatz Award]]-winning artist [[Jeffrey Brown]], who illustrated the movie poster.<ref>{{cite news | first=Whitney | last=Matheson | authorlink=Whitney Matheson | title=Cool Movie Alert: Rabbit Fever | date=2009-08-05 | url =http://content.usatoday.com/communities/popcandy/post/2009/08/cool-movie-alert-rabbit-fever/1 | work =USA Today | accessdate = 2009-10-05 }}</ref> A sneak preview will be shown at the 8th San Francisco Documentary Film Festival in October 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sfdocfest.bside.com/2009/films/rabbitfever_sfdocfest2009|title=Rabbit Fever|work=SF Doc Fest 2009|accessdate=2009-10-06}}</ref> |
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== Production notes == |
== Production notes == |
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| Directed by | Amy Do |
| Written by | Amy Do |
| Produced by | Amy Do Daniel D. Gregoire |
| Starring | Jenna Anderson Jessica Sheetz Paula Courtney Johnny Haussener Jeremy Garrett Joe Kim |
| Edited by | Dave Ciaccio Duane Trow Amy Do |
| Music by | Eric Holland |
Release date | 2010 |
Running time | 85 min. |
| Country | Template:FilmUS |
| Language | English |
Rabbit Fever is a 2009 feature-length documentary film directed by Amy Do, about the competition at the 2005 National Convention of the American Rabbit Breeders' Association (ARBA), the largest assemblage of rabbits in the world.[1]
The film has found support from, among others, the Ignatz Award-winning artist Jeffrey Brown, who illustrated the movie poster.[2] A sneak preview will be shown at the 8th San Francisco Documentary Film Festival in October 2009.[3]
Production notes
Rabbit Fever was originally developed as a 20-minute project for Do's film class at the University of Southern California. Do was encouraged by her instructor, director Charles Braverman to expand it into a feature-length film.[4]
Appearances
Teens at the Rabbit Convention take part in the human pageant for the titles of "Rabbit Queen" and "Rabbit King". Rabbit Fever follows some of these contestants:
- Jenna Anderson from Nacogdoches, Texas. At 15, Jenna won the 2003 National Rabbit Queen title. Two years later - as documented in the film - she attempts to win the crown again before she heads off to college.
- Jessica Sheetz from Livermore, California.
- Paula Courtney from Mukwonago, Wisconsin.
- Johnny Haussener from Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.
- Jeremy Garrett from Lansing, Michigan.
Others featured in the documentary include:
- Joe Kim - breeder of Tan rabbits and competitor for Best in Show at the 2003 Convention.
- Glen Carr - former Executive Director of ARBA.
- Cindy Wickizer - former President of ARBA.
- Betty Chu - Renowned rabbit breeder of the only Angora rabbit that has ever won the Best in Show at an ARBA National Convention.
- Lindsey Lauterbach - 1st Runner-Up National Rabbit Queen at the 2003 Convention.
- Jeremy Collins - two-time National Rabbit King winner.
References
- ^ Goldston, Linda (18 September 2009). "Animal friends: 20,000 rabbits and one filmmaker". San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved 2009-10-06.
- ^ Matheson, Whitney (2009-08-05). "Cool Movie Alert: Rabbit Fever". USA Today. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- ^ "Rabbit Fever". SF Doc Fest 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-06.
- ^ Kermode, Jennie (2009-08-05). "Run, rabbit, run". Eye for Film. Retrieved 2009-10-05.