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Speciesism: The Movie (2013)
This movie will surprise you, in a good way.
Just watched Speciesism: The Movie and I would like to say that this movie is very well done! I hope I don't spoil it but would like to critic it. It had lots of top notch appearances and commentary by all the greats, including Gary L. Francione: The Abolitionist Approach to Animal Rights, Ingrid Newkirk founder of PETA, Mercy for Animals founder, Nathan Rungle, Compassion over Killing investigators and an ALF ex con. This movie covers all the lame excuses out there and does it well. Mark visits some "humane" farms, most of which he could not get close to, but the one or two are happy to oblige and tells it all. Don't worry, this movie has no real gore. I was a little nervous that I may be exposed to something terrible, but it was pretty tame and the worst part was preparing a dead pig for a BBQ. Don't let fear keep you from this movie, you will rob yourself! Mark interviews a Jewish leader at Simon Wiesenthal Center where he talks about the similarities of the holocaust in Germany to that in factory farms. One of my favorite parts. He even talks with The American Nazi Party member, in full garb. When he gets to the part where he says he sees everything differently now, I was right there with him all the way, echoing his every word. No stone was left unturned and all bases are covered though I thought there could have been more mention on the health benefits of the vegan diet, but this movie wasn't about human health, thank goodness. Mark reminds me of my youngest son, Chris, very smart, but not the intellectual type. Don't underestimate this man, he is a genius in his ability to expose people's ridiculous reasoning. He has an innocence about him and he will constantly surprise you in how he manages to make people sound...stupid...by letting them just talk. This is the essence of the movie. He lets the people that try to justify speciesism, make his case. This is a must see and must share movie. I am going to try to get my entire family to watch this movie. My recommendation is...BUY IT.