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The need for change is very real . Films to make you think and feel


       There's a great variety of documentaries out there to   
       inspire, entertain and educate - and some that might  
       just keep you thinking long after the credits have rolled.
 
       So whatever your reasons for considering a cruelty-free
 
        life, the films below have got you more than covered.


 
Earthlings 
www.nationearth.com

"This absolute must-see film is a
 truthful and disturbing look at  
 how we use and abuse animals on 
 this planet - ranging from factory 
 farms and circuses to laboratories 
 and the oceans."

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Cowspiracy

   www.cowspiracy.com

"Follow the filmmaker as he  
 uncovers the most destructive 
 industry facing the planet today, 
 and investigates why the world's 
 leading environmental 
 organizations are too afraid 
 to talk about it."
 
                              
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Forks over Knives

   www.forksoverknives.com

"Addresses the staggering number  
 of health problems (and the 
 simple solutions to them) arising 
 from a standard American diet 
 laden with animals products. 
 A film that could save your life!"


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Food Inc.

www.foodincmovie.co.uk

"This oscar nominated film offers a 
 shocking insight into how our 
 food system is controlled by a 
 few at the expense of the many. 
A truly eye-opening documentary"


       
                           Watch it in full here ⤅

 
Vegucated

www.getvegucated.com

"Part sociological experiment and  
 part adventure comedy, 
 Vegucated follows three meat  
 and cheese loving New Yorkers
 who agree to adopt a vegan diet 
 for six weeks."

                             
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Speciesism: The Movie

        www.speciesismthemovie.com

"For those unfamiliar with speciesism,
 there may be no more enjoyable
 introduction. And for those
 searching for a way to introduce
 friends and family to the deeper
 questions, this film may be the
 perfect solution."

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What the Health
    www.whatthehealthfilm.com

"From the makers of 'Cowspiracy'
 comes a film that
uncovers how to 
 prevent and even reverse chronic 
 diseases, also investigating why the
 nation's leading health organizations
 don't want people to know about
 it."

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​ Dominion
 www.dominionmovement.com

"This incredibly powerful film
 exposes the dark underbelly of
 modern animal agriculture through
 drones, hidden and handheld
 cameras, exploring the morality and
 validity of our dominion over the
 animal kingdom."

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Carnage
www.simonamstell.com

"This excellent mockumentary is set
​ in a vegan Britain of the year 2067,
 as people look back in disbelief to 
 a time when people killed and ate
 animals"

                                           

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The Game 
     Changers

 www.gamechangersmovie.com

"Follow the story of James Wilks,
 an elite special forces trainer and
 winner of The Ultimate Fighter, as 
 he uncovers the truth behind the
 pervasive myth that meat is needed
 to be 'manly' or athletic."
    

                                          Trailer ⤅

Land of Hope
  and Glory

 www.landofhopeandglory.org

"The 'UK Earthlings' helps expose
 the hidden truth behind UK animal
 farming featuring approximately one
 hundred facilities across the country 
​ using 
never before seen undercover
 footage."   

                       Watch it in full here ⤅

 
Blackfish 

www.blackfishmovie.com

"Everyone should see this movie to 
 learn the truth about orcas in 
 captivity. It's a terrifying, 
 heartbreaking, well-constructed 
 argument and the images and 
 interviews will haunt you."


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​
The Ghosts in 

 our Machine
 www.theghostsinourmachine.com
 
"The Ghosts in Our Machine is a  
 powerful, disturbing and sometimes
 hopeful meditation on our 
 relationship with the creatures we 
 love, consume, control and abuse."
 
 

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The Cove

www.thecovemovie.com

"This remarkable, consciousness-
 raising documentary chronicles 
 efforts to film a dolphin slaughter 
 that takes place regularly in Taiji, 
 Japan, far away from public view, 
 where thousands of dolphins are 
 brutally massacred."

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Simply Raw
:   
Reversing diabetes in 30 days  www.rawfor30days.com

"Six Americans with diabetes switch
 to a diet consisting entirely of 
 vegan, organic, uncooked food in
 order to reverse the disease without
 without pharmaceutical medication."


​                          Watch it in full here ⤅

 
Peaceable
.Kingdom
www.peaceablekingdomfilm.org

"An incredibly touching story of 
 transformation and healing that 
 explores the awakening conscience 
 of people raised in a traditional 
 farming culture but who've come
 to question the basic assumptions 
 of their way of life."

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Racing Extinction

                      www.racingextinction.com

"Scientists believe that, due to human activity, we are now entering the sixth mass extinction event in earth's history. An unlikely team of activists and innovators hatch a bold mission to help save our endangered species."

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Unity

www.unitythemovement.com

"From the makers of 'Earthlings'  
 comes a study of whether humanity
 can transform from living by killing
 into living by loving. A unique and
 thought-provoking film that
 considers compassion for all beings."


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Lucent

www.aussiepigs.com/lucent

"Through a combination of hand-
 held and hidden camera footage, 
 Lucent explores the darker side of 
 Australia's pig farming industry,
 highlighting the day-to-day cruelty
 accepted by the industry as
 standard practice."

                           Watch it in full here ⤅

 
Farm to Fridge


"For a film that's just under twelve 
 minutes long, this disturbing and 
 powerful look at reality behind the 
 animal exploitation industries will  
 likely stay with you a whole lot 
 longer than it's running time."



                           Watch it in full here ⤅

 
Live and Let Live

www.letlivefilm.com/en/

"Live and Let Live is a feature 
 documentary examining our 
 relationship with animals, the 
 history of veganism and the ethical,
 environmental and health reasons
 that move people to go vegan."


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The Last Pig

       www.thelastpig.com

"Journey into the life of a pig farmer
​ as he grapples with death, searches 
 for compassion, and finally finds the
 courage to change. These pigs will 
 be the last he ever sends to the 

 slaughterhouse"

                
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​Seaspiracy
www.instagram.com/seaspiracy

"This short but highly informative
 film shows the various negative
 impacts our never ending desire for
 seafood is having on the oceans, the
 sea animals and the eco systems that 
 help maintain all life on earth
."

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                           Watch it in full here ⤅


​Vegan: Everyday
            Stories

                        www.veganmovie.org

"A feature-length documentary that
 explores the lives of four remarkably
 different people who share a
 common thread - they're all vegan."

 
                           Watch it in full here ⤅


​Eating You Alive                  www.eatingyoualive.com

"Doctors, nutritionists and those
 who have successfully changed their
 habits help reveal the truth behind
 why Americans are so sick and
 what we can do about it."

                
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  Fiona Oakes:
For the Animals

www.fionaoakesfoundation.co.uk/about

"A short documentary showing
 the inspirational story of record-
 breaking marathon runner and
 farm animal sanctuary owner
 Fiona Oakes."
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                           Watch it in full here ⤅

From The 
 Ground Up                  www.fromthegroundupfilm.com​

"As a former meat-eating football
 player meets with plant-based elite
 competitors, a story about food and
 sport expands to confront the social
 norms and far-reaching impacts of
 our food choices."
 
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                                                 "Only when we have become nonviolent towards all life
                                                     will we have learned to live well with others."
                                                                                                    - César Chávez

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