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November 2019
The End of Meat Film Screening – Tongeren, Belgium
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Although evidence of meat consumption's negative impact on the planet and on human health continues stacking up as animal welfare is on the decline, humanity's love affair with hamburgers, steaks, nuggets, and chops just doesn’t end. In Germany, home of bratwurst and schnitzel, meat is an integral part of the diet. That is, until a few years ago, when perceptions somewhat evolved. Health concerns and meat scandals led to a public debate about the ethical implications of meat consumption and the rise of plant-based diets. Meat producers launched their own vegan products, 100% vegan supermarkets opened, and almost every food manufacturer was adding and labeling vegan options. Is this the beginning of the end of meat? Are we approaching a turning point in the human–animal relationship? The End of Meat reveals the hidden impact of meat consumption, explores the opportunities and benefits of a shift to a more compassionate diet, and raises critical questions about the future role of animals in our society.
A Prayer for Compassion Film Screening – Grand Rapids, MI
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a film screening of A Prayer for Compassion, a feature length documentary about aligning spiritual and religious beliefs with compassion for all life.
Dominion: A Legal Deconstruction (BLI) – Bellingham, WA
11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The 2018 film Dominion won several awards for its exposé of customary animal management practices pertaining to six primary facets of our interaction with animals — companions, wildlife, scientific research, entertainment, clothing, and food. Utilizing high-quality drone footage and covert cameras at concentrated animal feedlot operations and within slaughterhouses, Dominion provides audiences with a perspective that has been traditionally shielded from view and inquiry, increasingly aided by “ag-gag” laws that have repeatedly been declared unconstitutional. While the film is free to stream online, to amplify the educational impact of viewing it on a larger screen and in the company of colleagues, the Washington State Bar Association’s Animal Law Section is offering a legal x-ray into Dominion. Complimentary vegan appetizers and drinks will be served.
A Prayer for Compassion Film Screening: Jaipur, India
3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a screening of this feature-length documentary that strives to inspire and encourage those already on a religious or spiritual path to expand their circle of compassion to embrace all life, regardless of species, and to make choices in alignment with this value. The 96-minute film will be followed by a Q&A session with Dr. Sailesh Rao (Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers) and Thomas Wade Jackson (Director of A Prayer for Compassion), assisted by Sharmila Kannan (SHARAN Associate).
CineDebate UNIPAMPA Novembro – Santana do Livramento, Brazil
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
This will be the last CineDebate of the year, followed by delicious and free vegan food samples! We will screen two Brazilian films. Carne Osso (Meat Bones) is a film about the horrible conditions workers endure at slaughterhouses. A Engrenagem is a short film about veganism.
A Prayer for Compassion Film Screening – Pune, India
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This feature-length documentary strives to inspire and encourage people to expand their circle of compassion to embrace all life, regardless of species, and make choices in alignment with this value. The film follows Thomas Jackson on a quest across America that ultimately takes him to Morocco for the UN Climate Conference and throughout the Indian subcontinent. Join us for this free event and a chance to hear internationally acclaimed environmentalist Dr. Sailesh Rao.