Weekday Vegetarian |
We all know the arguments that being vegetarian is better for the environment and for the animals — but in a carnivorous culture, it can be hard to make the change. Graham Hill has a powerful, pragmatic suggestion, be a Weekday Vegetarian.
Earthlings Documentary |
EARTHLINGS is a powerful and informative documentary about society’s treatment of animals, narrated by Joaquin Phoenix with soundtrack byMoby. This multi-award winning film by Nation Earth is a must-see for anyone who cares about animals or wishes to make the world a better place
Whats Wrong With What We Eat |
In this fiery and funny talk, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman weighs in on what’s wrong with the way we eat now (too much meat, too few plants; too much fast food, too little home cooking), and why it’s putting the entire planet at risk.
Eating AnimalsJonathan Safran Foer on Ellen
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Like many others, Jonathan Safran Foer spent his teenage and college years oscillating between omnivore and vegetarian. But on the brink of fatherhood—facing the prospect of having to make dietary choices on a child’s behalf—his casual questioning took on an urgency. This quest ultimately required him to visit factory farms in the middle of the night, dissect the emotional ingredients of meals from his childhood, and probe some of his most primal instincts about right and wrong.Jonathan Safran Foer Talks About His Book “Eating Animals”
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“Worldwide, intensive or ‘factory’ farming arguably causes the most suffering to the largest number of animals. A Delicate Balance is a fascinating film that will encourage viewers to re-think their food choices and opt for a cruelty-free lifestyle to the benefit, not only of billions of farm animals, but of their personal health and the environment”.
“Our world is in trouble and this film can make a difference. The value of Aaron Scheibner’s project is that he has found the way to highlight the alarming consequences of humanity’s actions when they are out of balance and at the same time present achievable solutions. From our dinner plate to our energy use. A Delicate Balance has answers. ”
Become the Voice 