Fern Levitt | |
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| Born | 1955 (age 69–70) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Education | York University |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Known for | Sled Dogs |
| Television | Turning Points in History |
| Family | Married to Arnie Zipursky |
Fern Levitt is a Canadian-born animal activist, documentary producer and director. Her films focus on human rights, the Holocaust, discrimination against African-Americans in the US, animal welfare, and socially relevant issues. She is best known for her 2016 documentary Sled Dogs, which aired on the CBC Documentary channel. It explores the Iditarod, raising allegations of animal cruelty among breeders, trainers and kennelers of the event's sled dogs.[1][2][3]
- ^ Rockingham, Graham (16 September 2019). "Hamilton-born filmmaker documents treatment of sled dogs". The Hamilton Spectator. ISSN 1189-9417. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Iditarod sled dog race engulfed in dog-doping scandal". The Globe and Mail. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ Oliver, Sara (16 February 2022). "'Dogs in Distress' Reveals Dog-Sledding Industry Cruelty". PETA. Retrieved 10 April 2024.