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A Cow at My Table (1998)

0.019981h 20mEN
Documentary

Directed by Jennifer Abbott

Rating

0.0/10

Runtime

1h 20m

Language

EN

Release

January 1, 1998

Director

Jennifer Abbott

Overview

A Cow at My Table explores Western attitudes towards farm animals and meat, and the intense battle between animal advocates and the meat industry to influence the consumer's mind. Five years in production took Director Jennifer Abbott across Canada, the US, Australia and New Zealand to meet with the...

Cast

Susan Kitchen

Susan Kitchen

Herself - Alberta Foundation for Animal Care

Susan Schafers

Susan Schafers

Herself - Holborn Poultry Farms

Joy Ripley

Joy Ripley

Herself - Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Ian Duncan

Ian Duncan

Himself - Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare

Jeannette Armstrong

Jeannette Armstrong

Herself - Activist, Writer

Karen Davis

Karen Davis

Herself - United Poultry Concerns

Vandana Shiva

Vandana Shiva

Herself

Carol J. Adams

Carol J. Adams

Herself - Author of The Sexual Politics of Meat

Tom Regan

Tom Regan

Himself - Philosopher, Activist

Howard Lyman

Howard Lyman

Himself - Author of Mad Cowboy

Peter Singer

Peter Singer

Himself - Philosopher, Activist

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into A Cow at My Table (1998), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A Cow at My Table explores Western attitudes towards farm animals and meat, and the intense battle between animal advocates and the meat industry to influence the consumer's mind. Five years in production took Director Jennifer Abbott across Canada, the US, Australia and New Zealand to meet with the leaders of the animal rights movement, animal welfare advocates as well as spokespeople from livestock industries. A Cow at My Table inter-cuts these diverse perspectives with archival films, images from modern-day agribusiness and footage of farm animals shot from uncharacteristic vantage points.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of A Cow at My Table. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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