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The Wheelchair Mafia

Thailand's Wheelchair Mafia - A Family Affair

They don't walk.
They fly.

Rescue dogs who need wheels to run — charging into the moment with unstoppable joy. Wheels spin like wings. Freedom thunders down a quiet road in Chonburi, Thailand, where we met a gang like no other:

The Wheelchair Mafia.

This became a family affair. My wife and our two sons traveled with me to film, photograph, and witness something unforgettable.
"Wheelchairs aren't limitations. They're wings."

BEHIND IT ALL:

The Man That Rescues Dogs Foundation Michael Baines, Swedish chef turned savior
800+ dogs in sanctuary.
44 rolling proud.

It takes 59,400 baht ($1,650 USD) a day to keep hope rolling.
14,400 baht ($400 USD) for one set of wheels.
No corporate sponsors. Just believers.

We came to capture movement.
We left moved.

  • Cade Martin
    Director
  • Malvina Martin
    Producer
  • Michael Baines
    Key Cast
    "himself"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 22, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Thailand
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director - Cade Martin