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Thursday, December 6, 2012
EARTHLINGS
One of the most provocating and life changing films I have seen is Earthlings. Earthlings, directed by Shaun Monson, is a documentary film that shows the human use of animals for pets, food, entertainment, clothing, and science. Music by Moby and narrated by Joaquin Phoenix, the film is extremely explicit and I do want to warn anyone before viewing the segment below, that it is very graphic. However, Monson once stated (something along these lines) "These animals have to endure it with their bodies. All you have to do is view it".
In the section on animals used for entertainment, Part four of this film is specifically on entertainment. I inserted the clip below:
The film shows animals used for entertainment in a variety of ways: circuses, zoos, the running of the bulls, and more. What are your thoughts on this clip? Were you able to watch the whole thing?
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