Editor’s note: This press release was provided by the Picture House Regional Film Center. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community.

September 13, 2022 – Pelham and Bronxville, NY – The Picture House Regional Film Center (www.thepicturehouse.org) announced today that on Sunday, September 18 at 5:00 p.m., they will hold a special screening of the documentary Free Puppies!, named a New York Times “Noteworthy Film of the Summer.” The film will be accompanied by an appearance from Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy. In addition to being an Instagram sensation, Piglet is the inspiration for the nonprofit organization Piglet International Inc.

Free Puppies! is the story of rescue dogs from the rural South being transported to new homes, and the grassroots network of rescuers who make it possible. Film subjects Monda Wooten, host of the television show Around Town, and veterinarian and Piglet International Inc. founder Melissa Shapiro will appear following the screening for a Q&A.

The Picture House Director of Programming Clayton Bushong said “Screening a documentary like Free Puppies! is an essential part of the mission of a nonprofit, independent theater like ours. We’re thrilled to bring this story to our audiences and give them an opportunity to hear from the film’s subjects on the important rescue work they’re doing, and it’s a special treat to have Piglet join us, adding a unique immersive element to a program that we know will be a very special community event.”

Free Puppies! will screen on Sunday, September 18 at 5:00 pm at The Picture House Pelham located at 175 Wolfs Lane.

To learn more and purchase tickets please visit www.thepicturehouse.org, call (914) 738-7337, or email [email protected].