Tommy Hyde

director of “Underdog: The Curiously Optimistic Tale of Doug Butler”

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A new documentary tells the story of Doug Butler, a Vermont dairy farmer who risks losing his home to chase his dream of sled racing dogs in Alaska.

Meet the Vermont farmer with a passion for dog sledding

A new documentary tells the story of Doug Butler, a Vermont dairy farmer who risks losing his home to chase his dream of sled racing dogs in Alaska.

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