Speciesism: The Movie (2013)
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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Excellent, Without a doubt!!
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Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.
It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.
Unlike any other film in the genre, Mark sets out as a skeptic to disprove the silly people holding signs on the corner, but his world is turned upside down when he discovers, time-and-time-again, the upsetting, heartbreaking, sickening and undeniable truth about universal animal suffering and the environmental consequences—including human suffering—from what has come to be known as factory farming. The audience isn't being lectured to as in many other animal rights films, on the contrary, we go with him on his journey of discovery and the scales fall from all of our eyes.Enthusiastically recommended for all.
I first viewed this movie at the Animal Rights conference in Los Angeles 2014. I bought two copies of this film; one for myself and the other for our local library. This movie, Speciesism, is a great introduction for adults skeptical to the topic of factory farming and farm animal abuse. It also is great for young adults as it is humorous with moments of deeply profound insights concerning the use of animals for human consumption and exploitation? Speciesism and Cowspirancy are my two favorite movies on this topic. It is important that this movie, Speciesism, is viewed by as many people as possible to create the change required for a healthy, compassionate planet. Please share this movie with others.
Quite honestly, I took my husband and step-son to see this movie because it was offered free to members of our local non-profit theater. I thought it would be fun and make for interesting conversation. Little did I know that I would walk out a "changed person". I was so moved by what I saw that when I tried to talk about it for days after I would get a huge lump in my throat that was a combination of emotion and disgust for what I have contributed to all these years. I have found that many folks don't want to see this movie because they are afraid. It's time to get over our fears and take responsibility for our decisions and actions. I am happy to say that I am no longer a "speciesist". I have a very clear conscience about how I live my life now, and the choices I make about the food I eat. I dare you to do the same.
This is an excellent film that starts with an earnest attempt to unearth the true impetus of the animal rights movement, and with an unexpected try at the outset, to refute necessity of the movement. The film takes an interesting turn, and includes illuminating interviews with prominent individuals. Despite the serious subject matter, the film is entertaining and has a certain vigor, and humor, that keeps the viewer riveted from start to finish. It's nearly impossible to ignore the material this film presents, and it'll leave you with the perhaps irresistible urge to view things with a different lens. This is required viewing for all critical thinkers, both within and outside of the animal movement. Be prepared to challenge all you once knew!