Debra Granik On the Conventional Intentions With ‘Stray Dog’ and Her Plans for the Future

The plaudits have rushed in over the past week for Stray Dog. Of all the movies to hit theaters over Independence Day weekend, this documentary turned out to be the least expected but most appropriate one to suit the occasion. Stray Dog tackles many aspects of American life, including faith, military service, immigration and hard work. Its working-class…