Earthlings: Hard hitting animal rights documentary

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" 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 " Source >

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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 (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. There are many worthy animal rights films available, but this one

transcends the setting. EARTHLINGS cries to be seen. Highly recommended!

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. In 2005, EARTHLINGS premiered at the Artivist Film

Festival, (where it won Best Documentary Feature), followed by the Boston

International Film Festival, (where it won the Best Content Award), and

most recently at the San Diego Film Festival, (where it won Best Documentary

Film, as well as the Humanitarian Award to Joaquin Phoenix for his work on the

film). EARTHLINGS will be available on DVD on November 4, 2005.

 

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