Earthlings is apparently the most shocking movie to be seen about society's abuse of animals. It's also compulsory viewing for those concerned with animal rights and also those that suspect there is something wrong with our use of animals as "factors of production". I've not yet seen Earthlings, but those whom I've spoken to about it were very disturbed by what they saw and urge everyone to do the same. We have an inkling of the atrocities that are committed so we can enjoy our consumptive lifestyles, but most of us push these uneasy thoughts to the furtherest reaches of our consciousness and just pretend it doesn't happen.

Earthlings was screened last Friday at the Labia on Kloof and because of demand will be screened again from this Friday the 10th. See here for more details.

"This is the single most powerful and informative movie about society's treatment of animals. A must see for anyone who cares enough to know"
- Woody Harrelson

EARTHLINGS is a feature length documentary about humanity's absolute dependence on animals (for pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and scientific research) but also illustrates our complete disrespect for these so-called "non-human providers." The film is narrated by Academy Award nominee Joaquin Phoenix (GLADIATOR) and features music by the critically acclaimed platinum artist Moby .

With an in-depth study into pet stores, puppy mills and animals shelters, as well as factory farms, the leather and fur trades, sports and entertainment industries, and finally the medical and scientific profession, EARTHLINGS uses hidden cameras and never before seen footage to chronicle the day-to-day practices of some of the largest industries in the world, all of which rely entirely on animals for profit. Powerful, informative and thought-provoking, EARTHLINGS is by far the most comprehensive documentary ever produced on the correlation between nature, animals, and human economic interests. There are many worthy animal rights films available, but this one transcends the setting. EARTHLINGS cries to be seen.