The 12 Dogs of Christmas
Movie • 2005 • Drama
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This holiday tale has all the elements of a classic heartwarmer--cuddly dogs, small town spirit, and even a full-fledged Christmas pageant. Set during the meager years of the Great Depression, 12 DOGS OF CHRISTMAS follows the story of Emma, a 12-year-old who is sent to live in Doverville, a rural town, with her aunt. The town has, like the rest of the nation, fallen on lean times and seem to have lost all interest in celebrating. However, Emma manages to enlist the town's dogs into a colorful holiday pageant that reminds the inhabitants that even the Great Depression cannot ruin the spirit of Christmas.
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The main antagonist is a dogcatcher who turns out to have secretly been running a dog fighting ring for profit. He is stopped in the end, but it is possible that off-screen dogs had already been injured or killed.
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One of the central characters is referred to insultingly as the "crazy dog lady" by most of the town
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A girl sent to temporarily stay with her aunt by her father is told that her father is unreliable, and she therefore ends up believing that her father lied and isn't coming back for her. This turns out to be untrue.
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No, but two children's pet dogs are at risk of being taken and hurt/killed throughout. Their dogs are okay in the end.
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Not technically, but a girl is held captive in a dog cage. She is eventually rescued. Dogs are also held captive in cages by the main antagonist throughout the film.
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