Must-see documentary: Earthlings

**Catherinedana** · 06-17-2010, 12:54 PM

Extremely disturbing video. Yes it might be reality but it's wicked. I didn't get past a moment or two.

**MariaM** · 06-17-2010, 01:53 PM

Yes, it is very disturbing. My reason for posting is to spread awareness, and hopefully help make a difference, even if it is a small one. I myself can barely stand to watch it. Knowing that these animals have to live it, however, makes it impossible for me not to try and do something.

**Casper** · 06-17-2010, 03:24 PM

I have a habit of watching bits of documentaries while eating my lunch, so I was never able to get past part one of Earthlings when I attempted to watch it a few months ago. It really is a hard watch...

I wish there was a great, effective way to educate the public without having to use the "shock factor". I actually don't know of anyone I'm personally acquainted with that has been able to watch all of this documentary.

Anyway, I would recommend it to people who want to learn more about how some corrupt industries use animals for profit. Make sure you don't have a weak stomach, though!

**Catherinedana** · 06-17-2010, 03:43 PM

Impossible to watch. I also feel that this is like a snuff film. There will be many sickies out there who get off on violence who are loving it. I watched a bit of the documentary and a small bit of the trailer and I've been a wreck for the whole day. It's so VERY disturbing I almost don't see the point.

**Lady's Human** · 06-17-2010, 04:25 PM

Having read the comments, I refuse to click on the link.

I despise shock journalism, it has NO place.

If you can't get your point across using logic and reason, IMHO, you don't have much of a point to begin with.

**lizbud** · 06-17-2010, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by MariaM

Yes, it is very disturbing. My reason for posting is to spread awareness, and hopefully help make a difference, even if it is a small one. I myself can barely stand to watch it. Knowing that these animals have to live it, however, makes it impossible for me not to try and do something.

I watched the video, all 1 1/2hrs of it. It is as chilling as it is informative.

I do believe we need to take the blinders off at least once in our lives.

**MariaM** · 06-17-2010, 08:37 PM

Thanks for watching Lizbud.
This wasn't really supposed to be a controversial topic but I guess it has become one. I know that it isn't the best approach for everyone, but I believe it does have value. The video caused Georges Laraque from the Montreal Canadiens (NHL hockey team) to go vegan. He then worked to dub the documentary in French so that it could reach a wider audience. I understand why some people choose not to watch it and that is fine, but like I said, even if it only has a small positive impact, it will be better than nothing.