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Speciesism: The Movie
Modern farms are struggling to keep a secret. Most of the animals used for food in the United States are raised in giant, bizarre factories, hidden deep in remote areas of the countryside. Speciesism: The Movie director Mark Devries set out to investigate. The documentary takes viewers on a sometimes funny, sometimes frightening adventure, crawling through the bushes that hide these factories, flying in airplanes above their toxic manure lagoons, and coming face-to-face with their owners.
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the concept of speciesism, arguing that discrimination based on species is as arbitrary and unjust as racism or sexism. Through interviews and examination of societal practices, it questions humanity's ethical relationship with other animals.
Critical Reception
Speciesism: The Movie is a thought-provoking documentary that challenges viewers to reconsider their ethical framework regarding animals. It has been praised for its clear articulation of the speciesism argument and its potential to foster empathy and change perspectives.
What Reviewers Say
Effectively makes the case against speciesism.
Prompts viewers to question animal ethics.
A compelling call for interspecies justice.
Google audience: N/A
Fun Fact
The film features anonymous interviewees to protect their identities and emphasize the universality of the arguments presented.
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