Well Groomed (HBO)

About Well Groomed (HBO)

"Well Groomed" is an HBO film released in 2019. It is an hour-long documentary that travels a year in the humorous and visually stunning world of competitive creative dog grooming alongside the women transforming their pets into living sculptures.

Making / Production

The film is directed by Rebecca Stern. It is an exploration of an America not often portrayed in cinema, using the visually stunning art of dog grooming as a lens to explore a diverse number of themes.

Actors

• Adriane Pope: As herself, a creative dog groomer, Adriane's passion and dedication to this unconventional artform shines throughout the film.
• Angela Kumpe: Playing herself, Angela is another competitive dog groomer. Her creativity and craftmanship come to life on screen.
• Cat Opson: Cat, as herself, portrays her journey in the world of dog grooming in this documentary.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie presents a heartwarming view of an esoteric world that only few know about.
• It highlights the imaginative spirit of the dog grooming community and their incredible grooming designs.

Quotes

• "Well, fare the well. If you remember me." - Adriane Pope
• "It's not about the destination, it's about the journey." - Angela Kumpe
• "We are artists, we just use a different medium." - Cat Opson

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack for the film was provided by Dan Deacon, whose music helped bring the personality of the characters and their pets to the forefront.