Help educate people about the suffering endured by animals in the world today. Ask you local film club, cinema, library and environmental group to screen Earthlings – the award winning documentary narrated by Joaquin Phoenix.
The Films Committee and Students for Environmental Action at Middle Tennessee State University have organised a free screening of the film this Monday, 14th April at 7pm (see story below). Please follow their good example and ask your local club or society to show Earthlings.
In the wise words of actor Woody Harrelson, Earthlings is “a must see for anyone who cares enough to know”. It can be seen in its entirety for free at http://veg-tv.info/Earthlings and can be purchased on DVD from http://www.isawearthlings.com/buyDVD.html
About Earthlings
Earthlings, the highly acclaimed documentary exposing the mass suffering caused to animals by humans, is now available to view online at http://veg-tv.info/Earthlings
Narrated by Academy Award nominee Joaquin Phoenix and featuring a stirring soundtrack by Moby, this award-winning 90 minute presentation covers everything from factory farms, pet shops and puppy mills to the animals used and abused in the leather & fur trades, the sports industry and the medical profession.
Moving, yet constantly informative and thought-provoking, Earthlings is considered the most comprehensive documentary ever produced on the subject of animals and economic interests. And thanks to footage from hidden cameras, viewers are given an horrifying insight into the shameful practices of some of the world’s largest industries and their reliance on animals for profit.
If you’re thinking of becoming a vegetarian or vegan or have been meaning to join your local animal protection group, watching this film will be an inspiring step in the right direction!
Earthlings took five years to produce. It began as a series of Public Service Announcements on spaying and neutering pets before eventually evolving into a feature-length film on every major animal-related issue. Writer/Director Shaun Monson began by filming at animal shelters but his interest expanded into the abuse of animals by the food industry and medical researchers. After accumulating material from animal welfare organisations, the editing process was underway. Joaquin’s narration was recorded in stages and added to the mix along with the Moby soundtrack.
In 2005, Earthlings premiered at the Artivist Film Festival, where it won best documentary feature. It has also won Best Content Award at the Boston International Film Festival and Best Documentary Film at the San Diego Film Festival. Meanwhile, the project has earned a humanitarian award for Joaquin Phoenix whose involvement helped bring the message to a wider audience.
In the wise words of actor Woody Harrelson, Earthlings is “a must see for anyone who cares enough to know”. If you care enough to know, you can now watch Earthlings it in its entirety for free at:
http://veg-tv.info/Earthlings
It is also available to purchase on DVD from: http://www.isawearthlings.com/buyDVD.html
Other links:
Watch the Earthlings trailer at
http://www.isawearthlings.com/trailer.html
Download the screenplay from
http://www.isawearthlings.com/PDF/Earthlingstranscript.pdf
‘Earthlings’ against animal cruelty
Sidelines Student Newspaper
http://media.www.mtsusidelines.com
By: Daniel Potter
April 10th, 2008
Earthlings, a documentary about the treatment of animals, will screen for free in the Keathley University Center Theater on Monday, April 14, at 7 p.m., courtesy the MTSU Films Committee and Students for Environmental Action.
“It’s about the way animals are treated in society today,” said Kenny Torrella, a sophomore recording industry major and SEA member who lead the push to show the film on campus. “When I first saw it, I knew that I just wanted other people to see it.”
“The whole point is to get people to think of animals not just as commodities,” said Torrella, a self-proclaimed vegan, eschewing all animal products from his diet.
Torrella aims to encourage critical thinking about animal cruelty, and to that end a question-and-answer panel will follow the film, along with free vegan snacks.
The producers of the film gave permission to show it without any charge, and “this shows the absolute selflessness of the makers of Earthlings,” Torrella said.
The film, which is narrated by Joaquin Phoenix, is “tasteful, informative and empowering,” Torrella said, though some aspects of it may discomfort viewers. To deplore violence against animals, one must first acknowledge it.
“It’s not shock value whatsoever,” Torrella said
Danny McClain, a sophomore graphic design major who made fliers for Monday’s showing, said parts of the film may indeed be shocking, but it is geared to “empower [its audience] to do something.”
“It’s not just an animal issue. It’s an everyone issue,” McClain said. “It’s about everything, all in one.”
Reggie Miller, a senior recording industry major and co-chair of SEA, said the showing of Earthlings leads neatly into the organization’s Earth Week activities; Earth Day is April 22, and SEA will mark it with a substantial presence on the KUC Knoll, including demonstrations of alternative transportation, as well as vegetarian dining.
Consuming meat has a considerable environmental impact, including water usage and deforestation, Miller said.
“We’re not saying everyone has to go vegan, but if you can cut down the meat in your diet, it makes a big impact,” Miller said.
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