Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s MEGAN LEAVEY is based on the true story of a young marine corporal (Kate Mara) whose unique relationship with her military combat dog saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq. When she is assigned to clean up the K9 unit after a disciplinary hearing, Leavey meets an aggressive dog, Rex, and is given the chance to train him. Over the course of their service, Megan and Rex embark on over 100 missions, until an unexpected event puts their fate in jeopardy. A story of an unbreakable friendship, MEAGAN LEAVEY is a soaring ode to the bonds forged in service