DVD
Don't let's go to the dogs tonight [videorecording] / a Sony Pictures Classics release ; a Paeony Pictures production ; a Rose and Oaks production ; a film by Embeth Davidtz ; produced by Helena Spring, Paul Buys, Embeth Davidtz ; screenplay and directed by Embeth Davidtz.
Based on Alexandra Fuller's memoir of the same name, Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight captures the childhood of 8-year-old Bobo on her family farm in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) at the end of the Zimbabwean War for independence in 1980. Growing up in the midst of this long running war, Bobo internalizes both sides of the struggle. Conflicted by her love for people on opposing sides, she tries to make sense of her life in a magical way. Through her eight-year-old gaze we witness Rhodesia's final days, the family's unbreakable bond with Africa, and the deep scars that war leaves on survivors.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (99 minutes) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches
- Publisher: Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from container. Based on the book by Alexandra Fuller. Originally released as a motion picture in 2025. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Music by Chris Letcher; edited by Nicholas Costaras; director of photography Willie Nel. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Lexi Venter, Embeth Davidtz, Zikhona Bali. |
| Target Audience Note: | Canadian Home Video Rating: PG. MPAA rating: R; for violent/bloody images, language, sexual assault, and some underage smoking/drinking. |
| System Details Note: | DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
| Language Note: | Audio track in English, with optional subtitles in English, French, Spanish, captions in English. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Fuller, Alexandra, 1969- > Childhood and youth > Fiction. British > Zimbabwe > Fiction. Family farms > Zimbabwe > Fiction. Girls > Zimbabwe > Fiction. Families > Zimbabwe > Fiction. Life change events > Fiction. Zimbabwe > History > Chimurenga War, 1966-1980 > Fiction. Zimbabwe > Social life and customs > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Fiction films. Feature films. Biographical films. Coming-of-age films. War films. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | DVD Dont | 31681010449148 | DVD | Checked out | 02/12/2026 |
Summary:
Based on Alexandra Fuller's memoir of the same name, Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight captures the childhood of 8-year-old Bobo on her family farm in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) at the end of the Zimbabwean War for independence in 1980. Growing up in the midst of this long running war, Bobo internalizes both sides of the struggle. Conflicted by her love for people on opposing sides, she tries to make sense of her life in a magical way. Through her eight-year-old gaze we witness Rhodesia's final days, the family's unbreakable bond with Africa, and the deep scars that war leaves on survivors.
