The must-see documentary chronicles the heroic staff and volunteers who risked everything to save the animals trapped in a war zone. Located just a few miles from the Russian border, Feldman Ecopark, located in the Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv, was literally in the front line of the invasion. Drawing from first-hand footage, Award-winning filmmaker Joshua Zeman’s Checkpoint Zoo showcases a story of human compassion, bravery, and sacrifice during Ukraine’s darkest hours. shining a light on the best of humanity when it is all too easy to focus on the worst.

Live, virtual Q&A with filmmaker Joshua Zeman following the screening. Presented in partnership with the Cleveland Vegan Society.