Acoustic Kitty
Acoustic Kitty

Acoustic Kitty

2015Movie10 minEnglish

Acoustic Kitty' is inspired by the true story of the CIA's bungled attempt to spy on the Russians by implanting cats with sound recording devices.

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Director: UnknownGenres: Documentary, Short

Plot Summary

A short documentary exploring the unusual and somewhat unsettling practice of training cats for espionage purposes. It delves into the experimental nature of such projects and the ethical considerations involved.

Critical Reception

As a short documentary, "Acoustic Kitty" likely received niche attention, primarily within circles interested in the history of espionage or unusual animal training. Critical reviews are scarce, but its subject matter is often cited as a peculiar and intriguing historical footnote.

What Reviewers Say

  • An interesting look at a bizarre historical espionage project.
  • Highlights the lengths governments have gone to for intelligence gathering.
  • Raises questions about animal welfare in covert operations.

Google audience: Information regarding audience reviews for this specific short documentary is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The CIA's 'Acoustic Kitty' project involved surgically implanting a listening device into a cat, intended for eavesdropping in Soviet compounds, though its effectiveness and operational use are debated and largely considered a failure.

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