
Article
Film Review Essay of eco documentary "Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret"
Humanimalia
(2017)
Abstract
This 3,000 word film review essay helps teachers and activists utilize the eco-documentary "Cowspiracy" to lead discussions about veganism and animal rights. I analyze how the nonhuman animals (farmed animals and fishes) are discussed in the film, from a critical animal studies perspective. I outline specific clips from the film that are most useful for class discussions (if you cannot show the whole documentary due to time constraints).
Keywords
- film,
- documentary,
- environment,
- meat,
- vegan,
- animal rights,
- teaching,
- agriculture
Disciplines
Publication Date
Spring 2017
Publisher Statement
This is open-access.
Citation Information
Freeman, C. P. (Spring 2017). The Protection of Meat (Film Review Essay on Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret), Humanimalia, 8(2), http://www.depauw.edu/humanimalia/issue%2016/freeman-andersen.html