Speciesism: The Movie (2013)

This documentary has the potential to change the lives of so many people, by asking questions that we wouldn't normally think about in our day to day lives, like "why is it okay for us to treat animals like they are less than humans, when we think it is very wrong to treat other humans that way?"I would highly recommend Speciesism: The Movie to everyone - it's important that as many people as possible see it so that we can all be aware of where our food comes from and why we think that it's okay (or don't). If you are a vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore, you should definitely watch this documentary, even if it is only to better understand the people in your life who make the decision to stop eating meat.

I first viewed this movie at the Animal Rights conference in Los Angeles 2014. I bought two copies of this film; one for myself and the other for our local library. This movie, Speciesism, is a great introduction for adults skeptical to the topic of factory farming and farm animal abuse. It also is great for young adults as it is humorous with moments of deeply profound insights concerning the use of animals for human consumption and exploitation? Speciesism and Cowspirancy are my two favorite movies on this topic. It is important that this movie, Speciesism, is viewed by as many people as possible to create the change required for a healthy, compassionate planet. Please share this movie with others.

This is an excellent film that starts with an earnest attempt to unearth the true impetus of the animal rights movement, and with an unexpected try at the outset, to refute necessity of the movement. The film takes an interesting turn, and includes illuminating interviews with prominent individuals. Despite the serious subject matter, the film is entertaining and has a certain vigor, and humor, that keeps the viewer riveted from start to finish. It's nearly impossible to ignore the material this film presents, and it'll leave you with the perhaps irresistible urge to view things with a different lens. This is required viewing for all critical thinkers, both within and outside of the animal movement. Be prepared to challenge all you once knew!

This is an excellent documentary, done with wit and humor, but carrying a message that badly needs to be aired: the largely inhumane treatment of animals we (as a society) raise for their meat, milk, and eggs.Large factory farms are the norm today in America's animal agriculture. The treatment of animals raised in these huge Confined Animal Feeding Operations is typically brutal. And most of us would prefer not to know about it, so we can better enjoy our grilled chicken, steak, or omelets.Our desire not to know is simply willful ignorance, and ends up hardening our hearts toward the living creatures that share the planet with us.In my opinion, this film should be mandatory viewing by every 6th grade classroom in the nation. If this were done, it would spark discussions and debate that would benefit each and every child involved. And that discussion would revolve around this one question, "Are we as humans really better and more important than other species?"