Additional Resources
Educational Films
• Home (2009) A documentary by Yann Arthus-Bertrand that is almost entirely composed of aerial shots of various places on Earth. The film shows the diversity of life on the planet and how humanity is threatening its ecological balance. http://www.home-2009.com/us/index. html (also on Youtube)
• Meat the Truth (2007) Produced by the scientific bureau of the Party for the Animals, also known as the Nicolaas
• Pierson Foundation, this film reveals that the greatest cause of climate change is livestock farming for meat and dairy production, which produces more emissions than all the world’s vehicles combined. Appearing in the film are renowned Dutch actors, writers and politicians, who share their views on being vegetarian. Scientific data from the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization are also presented. www.partijvoordedieren. nl (Dutch) http://www.godsdirectcontact.org.tw/eng/news/194/vg_34.htm
• An Inconvenient Truth (2006) In this US Academy Award-winning documentary former Vice President of the United States, Al Gore, informs the public that global warming is a real and present danger. Based on leading-edge research from top scientists around the world, the movie describes how human activities over the past century could result in annihilation of our home planet, and that we have a small window of time to reverse this destructive trend so as to avert major global catastrophes such as extreme weather, floods, droughts, epidemics and heat waves beyond anything ever experienced. The film is a call to action for all of us to take responsibility and do our part.
• A Delicate Balance: the Truth (2007) This film goes further than Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth by stating that the only hope for the planet is if people give up meat and dairy products. http://www.adelicatebalance. com.au/
• The 11th Hour (2007) A feature film documentary created, produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, describes the state of the natural environment and informs viewers that the present time is the last moment when change is possible. The film offers hope and potential solutions to environmental problems by calling for restorative action to reshape and rethink global human activity through technology, social responsibility and conservation. http://wwws. warnerbros.co.uk/11thhour; http://www.imdb.com/title/tt049293
• Earthlings (2005) This film, narrated by Academy Award nominee Joaquin Phoenix, describes humankind's dependence on animals for food, clothing, entertainment and use in research, but also illustrates our complete disrespect for animals. Through its in-depth study of pet stores, puppy mills, animal shelters, factory farms, the leather and fur trades, sports, the entertainment industry, medicine and science, Earthlings chronicles the day-to-day practices of some of the world’s largest businesses, which rely on animals for profit. http:// veg-tv.info/Earthlings (Also on Youtube)
• Devour the Earth (1995) This succinct documentary produced by the UK’s Vegetarian Society and the European Vegetarian Union is narrated by world-renowned vegetarian and member of the Beatles Sir Paul McCartney. The film also features a prologue by the late president of Slovenia, Dr Janez Drnovsek. Devour the Earth clearly illustrates the environmental consequences of human activity and the effects of the meat-based diet on our beautiful, precious planet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x420RF9AVk8 (Also on Youtube)
• Films on Goveg.com: Click on “Meet the Animals” and watch the educational videos
Educational Links
SUPREMEMASTERTV.COM
Features programs on the green, healthy, compassionate organic vegan lifestyle and the topic of global warming. Featured broadcasts include live conferences on climate change, interviews with Nobel Prize laureates, NASA scientists, government leaders and environmental experts.
VEGSOURCE.COM
An excellent source for vegan recipes, educational videos, articles and books on the vegetarian lifestyle and animal-welfare topics.
IVU.ORG
The World Union of Vegetarian/Vegan Societies. Has promoted vegetarianism worldwide since 1908. WORLDPRESERVATIONFOUNDATION.ORG
Materials and guidance to encourage individuals, the media, governments and other institutions to enact laws and policies that result in decreased consumption of animal products.
MERCYFORANIMALS.ORG
The official website of Mercy For Animals (MFA) offers information on animal-rights issues, an online store and more.
CHOOSEVEG.COM
The online edition of MFA’s guide offering recipes, videos, tips and more.
EGGCRUELTY.COM
Photos, videos and information on MFA undercover investigations into animal cruelty at Ohio, USA egg farms. VEGGUIDE.ORG The ultimate restaurant and shopping guide for vegetarians and vegans.
GOVEG.COM
Resources for activists, news articles, hundreds of recipes and more.
VEGANHEALTH.ORG
Information on how to live a healthy, vegan lifestyle.
VIVA.ORG.UK
Through its popular campaigns, research, undercover exposés and effective media presentations, Viva! brings the reality of modern farming into people’s living rooms.
