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Unlocking the Cage

6.620161h 30mMovieDocumentary

Renowned filmmakers D A Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus follow determined animal rights activist Steven Wise into the courtroom for an unprecedented battle that seeks to utilize the writ of habeas corpus to expand legal “personhood” to…

DirectorsD. A. Pennebaker·Chris Hegedus
ProducersChris Hegedus·Rosadel Varela

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KanopyKanopy
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Unlocking the Cage — streaming FAQ

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Unlocking the Cage is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Unlocking the Cage is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

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Unlocking the Cage is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.