Joshua Zeman

Documentary filmmaker known for true-crime and feature documentaries; director of Checkpoint Zoo, which chronicles the rescue of animals from Feldman EcoPark during the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 22min

‘Schindler for the animals’: How a Jewish oligarch rescued 5,000 zoo animals from the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine war

Joshua Zeman, a documentary filmmaker known for his gripping true-crime stories, shares the harrowing tale behind his film, "Checkpoint Zoo." He details the rescue of nearly 5,000 zoo animals from Feldman EcoPark in war-torn Ukraine, led by a compassionate Jewish oligarch, Oleksandr Feldman. Zeman explores the bravery of volunteers who risked their lives to save these creatures amidst bombings and chaos. He also discusses the complex relationship between art and politics during wartime, making a poignant case for preserving humanity in crisis.

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