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Two locals, Four Dogs

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Buzzworthy short film director Joe Burke, a Toledo native, unleashed Four Dogs, his debut feature-length film, at the 2013 Los Angeles Film Festival to rave reviews. The film, beautifully shot, tells the story of Oliver (played by Oliver Cooper, also a Toledoan), an aimless twenty something who lives with his aunt (and her four dogs… get it?) and spends his days wasting time with his do-nothing actor friend. Their domestic malaise is hilariously disrupted by a beautiful stranger, but if you want to know more, just check the film out on Vimeo VOD, and read our online exclusive interview with Burke himself at toledocitypaper.com

The Toledo City Paper depends on readers like you! Become a friend today. See membership options

Buzzworthy short film director Joe Burke, a Toledo native, unleashed Four Dogs, his debut feature-length film, at the 2013 Los Angeles Film Festival to rave reviews. The film, beautifully shot, tells the story of Oliver (played by Oliver Cooper, also a Toledoan), an aimless twenty something who lives with his aunt (and her four dogs… get it?) and spends his days wasting time with his do-nothing actor friend. Their domestic malaise is hilariously disrupted by a beautiful stranger, but if you want to know more, just check the film out on Vimeo VOD, and read our online exclusive interview with Burke himself at toledocitypaper.com

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