Best in Show

This screening took place on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00 pmYukon Theatre

A behind-the-scenes look into the highly competitive and cut-throat world of dog shows through the eyes of a group of ruthless dog owners.

The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundreds of eager contestants from across America prepare to take part in what is undoubtedly one of the greatest events of their lives -- the Mayflower Dog Show. The canine contestants and their owners are as wondrously diverse as the great country that has bred them.

Recommended ages 15+

Preceded by the short film:

How People Got Fire dir. Daniel Janke, 2008, 16 MIN

This introspective short animation takes place in the village of Carcross, at the heart of the Carross/Tagish First Nation. Neighbourhood pillar Grandma Kay tell the local children the tale of how Crow brought fire to people. As the story unfolds, we also meet 12-year-old Tish, an introspective, talented girl who feels drawn to the elder.

Screening as part of YFS' 70 Years of Yukon Cinema celebration!