"I had a conversation with one of them and he said `This is what you have to put into kids' entertainment: violence, sexual innuendo and potty jokes. It's the economic bottom line.' I got angry and went my own way, seeking private investors, to show those studios what could be done; the responsible, right thing."

"Benji Off The Leash" is a story about unlikely heroes. Benji is a dog, lost and alone, with no one but a belligerent bird, a bungling stray mutt, and a 14-year-old boy to help. With Benji in the lead and with incredible music composed and conducted by Anthony DiLorenzo (he should get an academy award,) it tells the story of how this band of comrades comes together for a common, courageous purpose: to stop abuse of pets and people.

Test audiences have touted this as the most hilarious Benji film ever. It features a comic duo of dog catchers who can't seem to outsmart Benji. But it also may be the most important; raising audience awareness about shelters and shining a spotlight on animal abuse, teaching our children the importance of compassion and courage.

"It was significant that once again we find our next Benji in a shelter, just like the original Benji," says Camp. Benji jumpstarted the trend for people to look for a mixed breed mutt at the local animal shelter rather than the purebred puppies at the pet store. Since the first Benji movie came out in 1975, mutts, canine cocktails, Heinz 57's remain popular, chic, da bomb.

Camp adopted his new Benji (Benji number four) and her movie side-kick Shaggy from shelters. The current Benji is a female mixed-breed terrier believed to be just under 1 year old when she was adopted in 2001.

This is a summer touted to be one of the biggest in movie history, with big budget studios going head to head with their blockbuster releases. But through it all, Camp feels optimistic that his "little movie that could," "Benji Off The Leash," will prevail.

"I honestly believe families want good, quality family entertainment. They are tired of the junk and violence and sexual focus of movies today that are marketed for kids. This Benji movie allows families to take a stand and show Hollywood the kind of movies they want more of." And in fact, not just children, but adults as well, have enjoyed the powerful message of love seen in the Benji movies.

Besides parents who are raving about a great family fun movie, the critics are showing `new puppy exuberance' for a unique movie that doesn't need computer gimmicks or a talking dog to tell a timeless, tangible story:

"An incredible story! Exciting, heartwarming and entertaining." — Ted Baehr, The Movie Guide

"Surefire family entertainment! I'm giving this film my HOT vote." — Leonard Maltin, Hot Ticket

"Hilarious! It captures the joy of a special dog and the simpleness of a childhood." — Gannett Newspapers

"A funny, exciting adventure. The canine cast is irresistible. I swear, the main dogs in this film are acting." — Phil Boatwright, The Movie Reporter

"A real treat!" — Susana Gora, Premiere Magazine

Our family likes movies and when we watched a sneak preview of "Benji Off The Leash" for a shelter fundraiser, entire families laughed out loud, a lot, and at the end of the movie the entire theater resonated with thunderous applause and cheering.

When the lights came on you could see many people wiping away tears. With my own blurry eyes, I looked into the faces of people ages five to eighty five, and verified this movie moves people.

A great movie, a great message, and help finding homeless pets new homes.

What more could we ask for? I give this movie my highest possible endorsement and greatest sense of urgency: A must see movie on opening weekend to guarantee this movie has four good legs to run on for many weeks!

You can visit www.benjiofftheleash.com for more information.