Earthlings (2005)

Using hidden cameras and never-before-seen footage, Earthlings chronicles the day-to-day practices of the largest industries in the world, all of which rely entirely on animals for profit.

Director:

Shaun Monson

Writer:

Shaun Monson

Star:

Joaquin Phoenix

Cast

Credited cast:
Joaquin Phoenix	...	Narrator (voice)

Storyline

Using hidden cameras and never-before-seen footage, Earthlings chronicles the day-to-day practices of the largest industries in the world, all of which rely entirely on animals for profit.

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Plot Keywords:

animals in distress | violence | animal abuse | killing a dog | skinning alive | 

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Taglines:

Make The Connection

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Genres:

Documentary

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The French version is dubbed by NHL player Georges Laraque (#17 for the Montreal Canadiens). After seeing the movie, Laraque became a vegan and worked with French language coaches to be able to dub perfectly the movie in French. He wanted to ensure everyone could see the movie.

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Quotes

[first lines]
title card: earth-ling n. - One who inhabits the earth.
Narrator: Since we all inhabit the earth, we are all considered earthlings. There is no sexism, racism, or speciesism in the term 'earthling'. It encompasses each and every one of us: warm- or cold-blooded, mammal, vertebrate or invertebrate, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish and human alike.

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Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Documentaries That Will Make You Cry (2018)

User Reviews

A must see (but be prepared)

An extremely disturbing film. I, like some other readers, felt physically ill and at one point stopped the movie - coming back to it a couple of days later.

I'm sure we have all seen disturbing footage or heard gruesome stories, but what made this seem different was it was very well narrated and the content well structured.

The sound track was wonderful but sombre with the likes of Moby and others of his ilk.

An amazing movie... and a catalyst for all of us to consider what we can do to help the situation - no matter how small the contribution.

Details

Official Sites:

Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 September 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Earthlings

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nation Earth

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

4 x 1.33 : 1