We're hugging SFist Franny tight (SFists Sniffy and Monkey are not big huggers), then running out to the Roxie to see the San Francisco SPCA and In Defense of Animals-hosted San Francisco screening of Dark Water Rising: The Truth about Hurricane Katrina Animal Rescues.

The 75-minute documentary, shot by award-winning filmmaker Mike Shiley, shows the plight of more than 50,000 dogs and cats, who were left behind in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. The documentary also features the work of a small group of heroic rescuers from around the world, who risked their lives to rescue trapped and starving animals. (Filmmaker) Mike Shiley will make a personal appearance to introduce the film and answer questions after each screening.

It's showing at 6:30, 8, and 9:30 tonight only. Buy tickets here, or at the box office.

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