In a speech at a high school only blocks away from a recent dogfighting bust, Michael Vick takes his anti-dogfighting message to Philadelphia’s youth. Via an introduction by Humane Society President Wayne Pacelle, Michael’s developing role as an HSUS spokesperson is explained. According to Pacelle, he originally wanted Vick prosecuted to the full extent of the law. But when Vick approached him while still incarcerated, Pacelle recognized the heartfelt change in the humbled football superstar and an earnest wish to help eradicate dogfighting nationwide.

Taking the microphone on stage, Michael explains how much he’s learned in his few months working with The Humane Society and how he never should’ve been involved in dogfighting to begin with. He then harkens back to what got him started with dogfighting, and the scene shifts back to the Ridley Circle projects. There, on a tour with childhood best friend Kevin Stanley, the two men talk about their common bond of sports and the everyday nature of seeing two dogs fight. Michael then expounds upon his initiation into the dogfighting culture and how it developed into a dogfighting ring after meeting fellow Newport News native, Tony Taylor.

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