"Ignorance is the speciesist first line of defense, yet is easily breached by anyone with the time and determination to find out the truth."-Joaquin Phoenix "Earthlings"
Earthlings is a look at the mistreatment of animals. It is a horrific documentary filled with graphic content. I warn you, it is very graphic and will change you. It takes a look at the progression of hate, starting with racism, going to sexism and, finally the point of the film speciesism. The documentary uses the word Earthlings to describe any thing that lives on earth, we are all earthlings as are everything else that lives and breathes on this earth. So why do we discriminate against other species? Do other species have rights? Filmed largely on hidden cameras, Earthlings takes on the fur and leather market, the food industry, and pet trade.
Michael Pollan has said "It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal." I challenge you to at least watch the preview. And if that doesn't have an effect on you, watch the whole movie. End the hate.
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