I have just finished watching this documentary and am still drying my tears.
I have seen a few movies on animal cruelty but this just put them all into perspective and I promise you, it will change your life.
Most of you that read my blogs are vegetarians but for the few that aren’t then I urge you to see this film.
Narrated by Joaquin Phoenix, this full length feature film is probably the most moving documentary you could ever see.
With parts on pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and scientific research it illustrates our complete disrespect for these so-called lowly “non-human providers.”
People tend to think that animals are lower than humans and don’t feel pain and have been put on this earth to serve us.
Growing up I ate meat all the time and didn’t give it a second thought as to what sort of life these animals had. I even ate veal it was one of my favorite dishes. I am now ashamed to remember this. I didn’t know any better though……as it was all I knew.
I feel grateful I have seen this and can now make a choice for good.
”EARTHLINGS is a feature length documentary about humanity’s absolute dependence on animals (for pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and scientific research) but also illustrates our complete disrespect for these so-called “non-human providers.” The film is narrated by Academy Award nominee Joaquin Phoenix (WALK THE LINE, GLADIATOR) and features music by the critically acclaimed platinum artist Moby .
With an in-depth study into pet stores, puppy mills and animals shelters, as well as factory farms, the leather and fur trades, sports and entertainment industries, and finally the medical and scientific profession, EARTHLINGS uses hidden cameras and never before seen footage to chronicle the day-to-day practices of some of the largest industries in the world, all of which rely entirely on animals for profit. Powerful, informative and thought-provoking, EARTHLINGS is by far the most comprehensive documentary ever produced on the correlation between nature, animals, and human economic interests.
EARTHLINGS has taken five years to produce. What began as a series of Public Service Announcements on spaying and neutering pets, evolved into a feature-length film on every major animal-related issue. Writer/Director Shaun Monson began the process by shooting footage at animal shelters in South Central L.A., Long Beach and North Hollywood. The PSAs were soon completed as his interest moved to other problem areas, like food and scientific research. In time, he accumulated a small library of material from several animal welfare organizations, and started editing. The process was a slow one. As footage gradually came in, Joaquin’s narration was recorded (in stages), and a soundtrack was added. Along with all of Moby’s music, some original pieces were also written for the film.”
“This is the single most powerful and informative movie about society’s treatment of animals. A must see for anyone who cares enough to know.” Woody Harrelson
PLEASE VIEW THIS MOVIE : www.documentarywire.com/earthlings