[Jenni6277]

EARTHLINGS

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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. Highly recommended!

EARTHLINGS has taken five years to produce. What began as a series of Public Service Announcements on spaying and neutering pets, evolved into a feature-length film on every major animal-related issue. Writer/Director Shaun Monson began the process by shooting footage at animal shelters in South Central L.A., Long Beach and North Hollywood. The PSAs were soon completed as his interest moved to other problem areas, like food and scientific research. In time, he accumulated a small library of material from several animal welfare organizations, and started editing. The process was a slow one. As footage gradually came in, Joaquin's narration was recorded (in stages), and a soundtrack was added. Along with all of Moby's music, some original pieces were also written for the film. In 2005, EARTHLINGS premiered at the Artivist Film Festival, (where it won Best Documentary Feature), followed by the Boston International Film Festival, (where it won the Best Content Award), and most recently at the San Diego Film Festival, (where it won Best Documentary Film, as well as the Humanitarian Award to Joaquin Phoenix for his work on the film)

[Lover79]

Oh I just started downloading it 10 min before you posted this

[TeachJoanne]

Just watched the first ten minutes of this (I really have to go to bed) but I am intrigued so will watch the rest later. I do have to say that Moby's 18 will now forever be associated with something ugly (to me) and that makes me sad. I loved that song for its simple beauty and now it's irrevocably attached to something awful.

[SuzyG]

I found it really hard to watch. It's horrific, but I think people should see it so they're aware of what really goes on. I don't eat meat anyway but I think if I did it would put me off eating meat for life.

[Jenni6277]

It was very hard to watch the movie and I cried the whole time. I almost threw up.. And after I watched it, I made a promise to myself not to use any animal products ever again!

It is outraging how us humans treat animals! I'm so sad..and furious..

Thank You 30 Seconds To Mars for putting the recommendation to ABL.org!!!

[Foxy Horror]

I just watched it...
I am a volunteer in a danish help organization called ANIMA (For animal rights), so I did know lot of it. But alot of aspects, the ones we don't hear as much about like the leather thing, the pets, really made me sad and angry.
I'm a vegetarian as it is, I don't wear leather or fur.
It's hard to persuade people.. Some just don't want to listen, some just laugh and tell me that I have funny ideas, some just simply tell me to fuck off. But we have managed to turn people over, even though i live in a very small town in the outskirts of Greenland. (Not really.. just Denmark, but it's freaking cold now!)

We must give those slaughter houses glass walls (you know what I mean) and stop all this nonsens!!! NOW!

[PirateLady]

I found it really hard to watch. It's horrific, but I think people should see it so they're aware of what really goes on. I don't eat meat anyway but I think if I did it would put me off eating meat for life.

I was thinking exactly the same. These terrible things humans do to other creatures are simply sick and perverse and we have to do something about it, just as Foxy said!

[Leavchip]

they mentioned this in their Christmas letter to the Echelon too:


So, here we are again at the end of an exciting and unforgettable year and ready to start another adventure.

2008 brought us so many wonderful things we never expected and we are so thankful for that. We traveled the world playing shows and more and started working on our new record, which we couldn't be more thrilled about. We are already very proud of the songs and the experience we have had. We've never had a more fulfilling or fun time in the studio and we can't wait to share it with you all….very soon ; )

We hope you all have the best holiday ever and here's to 2009!

Hip hip hooray!!!

Here are some of our favorite things from 2008. If you haven’t checked some of these out, definitely check them out in ’09!

Favorite Books: Finn: A Novel by Jon Clinch, Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, The Golden Spruce by John Vaillant, The Road by Cormac McCarthy & What is the What by Dave Eggers

Favorite Albums: Með Suð í Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust by Sigur Ros & In Rainbows by Radiohead

Favorite Live Shows: Sigur Ros @ The Greek in San Francisco, The Cure @ The Troubadour in Los Angeles & Portishead @ The Coachella Festival

Favorite Movies: Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler, House of Sand by Andrucha Waddington & Earthlings (Documentary)

Favorite Designer: Lina Osterman (Pudel)

Favorite Artist: Banksy

Favorite Foods: Acai & Uncle Eddys Vegan Cookies

Favorite Moment: Obama winning the Presidential Election, which we saw live at the Los Angeles International Airport before boarding our flight to Liverpool for the EMAs.


Favorite Experience(s): Every 30 Seconds to Mars Show & All award shows.


Favorite Human Initiative: Repairing a home for Habitat for Humanity, alongside a handful of our echelon brothers and sisters who bid so generously that H4H was able to fund a second US build...only to later find out that everyone had organized the funding of additional builds (9+ "Houses the Echelon Built" so far!).

Favorite Unusual Experience(s): Visiting the Malaysian Batu Caves and watching the Monkeys drink a can of Coke.

Favorite New Friend: Flood

Favorite Purchases: Our recording equipment with which we're currently recording our upcoming record.

Favorite Charities: Habitat for Humanity, NRDC, Sierra Club and WWF.

And, finally, our Favorite Holiday Card (courtesy of Angela & Sabrina):



Wishing you, your friends and your families a happy, healthy and safe Holiday Season.

See you next year!

PROVEHITO IN ALTUM

-MARS

[serenity]

thanks for posting, I've been hearing a lot about this film

[Jenni6277]

That is so cool that they mentioned Earthlings in their message! Movie that changed my life.

[grrli]

That is so cool that they mentioned Earthlings in their message! Movie that changed my life.

It's a worthy message and good to share. Remind the believers and kick a few blind people in the ass kind of thing.

[Sanna/Swe]

Wow, I wont to see that movie!

[Jenni6277]

Just click the link in the first post.

And you better take some tissues, just in case..

[Elvira]

I made a promise to myself not to use any animal products ever again!

They sell vegan products at www.Lush.co.uk Then you can be vegane in every aspect of your life

[Jenni6277]

Is lush products cheaper than BodyShops?

[Elvira]

Is lush products cheaper than BodyShops?

I don't know... I think about the same. But Lush is better than Bodyshop. They are better for your skin, better for the environment, and more natural ingredients. And they have vegan stuff. I'm not sute the Bodyshop has that.
Bodyshop can give me a rash, Lush doesn't.

[Jenni6277]

Ok. Thanks! I'll check them out.

edit. Now I use only shampoo that's been for sale since I was a kid. So I know that it hasn't been tested for years.

[Elvira]

And for vegan make-up, Lush has a sister company: https://www.bnevertoobusytobebeautiful.com/index.php

[grrli]

And for vegan make-up, Lush has a sister company: https://www.bnevertoobusytobebeautiful.com/index.php

I LOVE LUSH! Not that I buy any of it, but I actually like those gifts. Maybe if there was s retailer near me...

[Reflecting]

I love everything from Urban Decay.

The eyeshadow is better than MAC.. less expensive too.

Oooh.