Jon Stewart To Appear At Montclair Film Festival Screening: Report

Montclair, NJ – The Montclair Film Festival will have a surprise attendee on May 7… Jon and Tracey Stewart.

The former Daily Show host and his wife will be appearing at a screening of the documentary “Unlocking the Cage” on Saturday, May 7, at 2:30 p.m., according to MFF organizers.

The pair recently announced plans to partner with animal protection organization Farm Sanctuary to open the organization’s fourth location at their Garden State farm.

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“[Jon and Tracey’s] important work with Farm Sanctuary aligns perfectly with the animal rights issues explored in the film,” MFF organizers stated in a social media post.

According to the MFF description of the film:

“Acclaimed filmmakers D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus follow animal rights lawyer Steven Wise in his unprecedented attempt to break down the legal wall that separates animals from humans by filing the first lawsuits seeking to transform a chimpanzee from a “thing” with no rights to a “person” with legal protections. With Tommy and Kiko, former showbiz chimps now living in neglected cages, at the center of the debate, Wise makes a compelling argument that thrusts the case into the media spotlight. Unlocking the Cage is a riveting courtroom drama filled with heart and compassion in the face of overwhelming opposition.”

Learn more about Unlocking the Cage here.

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