Trailer – Watch the official trailer for 'RESCUED', an emotionally grounded drama written, directed and produced by D.J. Hale.
The film makes its World Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on Thursday, June 25 at 8:45 PM PDT as part of Dances With Films: Los Angeles.
Set on the streets of Long Beach, 'RESCUED' follows Tyler, an unhoused man whose life has unravelled through addiction, isolation and personal collapse. When a stray Doberman saves his life and refuses to leave his side, Tyler slowly begins to confront the shame, grief and emotional wounds that led him to the streets.
Info / tickets: https://danceswithfilms.com/2026-rescued/
📍 Written, Directed & Produced by: D.J. Hale
📍 Produced by: D.J. Hale, Dominique R. Smith, Stephanie McNulty, Lindsey Shaw, Elissa Kapneck and David DeLuise
📍 Director of Photography: Keelan Carothers
📍 Composer: Rory Laws
📍 Production Designer: Chloe Early
📍 Genre: Drama
📍 Runtime: 120 minutes
📍 Language: English
📍 Country of Origin: USA
📍 Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
📍 Sound: 2.1 Stereo and 5.1 Surround
📍 World Premiere: Thursday, June 25, 2026 – 8:45 PM PDT
📍 Festival: Dances With Films: Los Angeles
📍 Venue: TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood
📍 Starring: D.J. Hale, Lindsey Shaw, David DeLuise, Elissa Kapneck, Marques Buford, T.K. Richardson, Jillian Tremaine, Gianna Gomez, Rachelle Highbrou and C.J. Dewey
🎬 Synopsis:
'RESCUED' follows Tyler, a bitter and broken man surviving on the streets of Long Beach.
Once a business owner with dreams of marriage and family, Tyler now survives by collecting cans, numbing his pain and shutting himself off from the world. That changes when he is attacked beneath an overpass and saved by a stray Doberman.
Though Tyler initially tries to push the dog away, the animal keeps following him, and Tyler names him Angel. What begins as a nuisance becomes a lifeline, forcing Tyler to reconnect with others, accept help and rediscover the hope he thought he had lost.
Through Tyler and Angel’s bond, 'RESCUED' explores homelessness, addiction, trauma, redemption and the healing power of unexpected connection.
🎞️ Watch the trailer
