Tull Stories and Park the Bus have announced the release of Going To The Dogs, a powerful new feature documentary delving into the complex world of greyhound racing. The film will hit UK cinemas on 7th November.
Following his acclaimed documentary In The Middle, which took audiences inside the world of football referees, filmmaker Greg Cruttwell turns his lens to another cornerstone of British culture — greyhound racing. The film offers a balanced exploration of class, culture, community and dogs in a sport that once drew millions across the nation.
The Rise and Fall of a Working-Class Institution
In the post-war years, greyhound racing was the UK’s second most popular sport, with over 75 million annual attendees, second only to football. Once seen as a pastime for the working class, the sport has faced a slow decline since the 1960s, largely due to stadium closures, the rise of other entertainment forms, and shifting societal attitudes.
As public concern for animal welfare has grown, greyhound racing has faced increasing scrutiny. Campaigners have highlighted issues such as overbreeding, injury rates, and the treatment of retired dogs, pushing the industry to adapt and reform in recent decades.
A Deep Dive Into a Divisive Sport
Going To The Dogs takes audiences behind the scenes of a sport at a crossroads. Cruttwell’s documentary gives voice to both critics and insiders — those calling for an end to greyhound racing, and those fighting to preserve it as a proud part of Britain’s sporting heritage.
“Going To The Dogs lifts the lid to look inside the controversial world of greyhound racing,” says Cruttwell. “It’s a sport for the working classes which, for much of the 20th century, was the second most popular in the UK. The film explores its history, the people within it, the issues surrounding it — and whether it still has a place in today’s world.”
The documentary will be released in cinemas nationwide from 7th November. For more information and updates, visit Tull Stories’ official website
