Mini Docs
Mini docs are great because, in just two or three minutes, you can have a life-changing experience. We offer you some of the most thought-provoking, surprising documentaries you will ever see. It's a tiny time commitment. Watch and see where it takes you.
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30,000 Monkeys IN OUR BACKYARD
30,000 Monkeys in Our Backyard is a chilling investigation into a proposed industrial-scale primate breeding facility in the small town of Bainbridge, Georgia—one that has ignited fierce opposition, national scrutiny, and an ongoing legal battle. At the heart of the controversy is a plan to confi...
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Planted - The inventor of "Vegan"
In 1944, a quiet Englishman sat down and changed the vocabulary of compassion forever. He didn't just invent a word; he ignited a global revolution.
Now, for the first time in cinematic history, step inside the origin story of Donald Watson—the visionary who coined the term "vegan."
A Historic ...
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The Right to Rescue
This social justice movement is taking the world by storm. The Right to Rescue is premised on the concept that animals suffering in factory farms are in need of and deserving of rescue and that rescuing them is not illegal. The rescuers first investigate and report any evidence of animal abuse to...
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The Hidden Lives of Pigs
Pigs are among the most intelligent animals. Yet, they are terribly misunderstood. Did you know that pigs are not even native to North America? The species was first introduced to the West Indies by Christopher Columbus and then to the continental United States by Spanish explorer Hernando de Sot...
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The Save Movement
Watch what happens when animal activists try to comfort and give water to cows headed to slaughter. These people are on the front lines of The Save Movement. The Save Movement's mission is to spread the idea that we all have a moral duty to bear witness at animal vigils outside slaughterhouses an...
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A Pig on a Mission—Pork Chop’s Inspiring Story
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Meet Pork Chop, the only pig allowed in Beverly Hills! Rescued by a compassionate Los Angeles resident, Pork Chop's journey from being listed as meat to becoming a beloved companion and social media celebrity has changed lives. Pork Chop inspires kindness, turning meat-ea... -
This Vegan Is Ripped
Torre Washington, a 7 time bodybuilding champion, International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Pro, coach, and trainer is thriving on a vegan diet. Kindness is strong. torrewashington.com
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Golden Retriever Burgers Trending!
#CatchOnToCarnism with this mind-bending, head-spinning remix on the standard American diet. It must be seen to be appreciated. Harvard-trained social psychologist Dr. Melanie Joy takes us on a wild journey of the imagination. For more visit: Carnism.org
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KITTENGATE
A new Beyond Carnism satire asks, "why chicken and not kitten?" "Climate leaders" serve meat—which has higher emissions than plant-based protein. So why not serve kittens? For more, carnism.org.
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The Secret Reason We Eat Meat - Dr Melanie Joy
Dr. Melanie Joy is a Harvard-trained social psychologist who is famous for coining the term Carnism. Find out what that is and transform your life and this world. This could be the most impactful mini-doc you've ever watched! For more, visit: carnism.org
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The Mustang Man
Wildlife ecologist Craig C. Downer takes us deep into the Montgomery Pass Wild Horse Territory, a remote and ecologically rich region straddling the Nevada–California border. The Mustang Man, directed by former UCLA professor Tom Porter, is a passionate defense of America’s wild horses and burros...
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The Martha Project
Founded by celebrity chef Nicole Derseweh, the Martha Project's focus is to cook healthy, plant-based meals we would want to eat ourselves, and deliver them to unsheltered communities. Volunteers hand-deliver the meals in eco-friendly packaging to people living on the street. Each meal is deliver...
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Eyes (Short Film)
A short, but fascinating, look into a group of people that join together in the meatpacking district of downtown Los Angeles. For more: https://zgoodwin.com/eyes
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This Dairy Protest Went Viral! Watch to Know Why!
In the wake of a 2019 animal cruelty scandal involving Fairlife, a drink made from cow's milk, a group of outraged Americans staged a protest along the dairy aisle of a supermarket. Mothers and their children reenacted the separation of mother cows from their baby calves, which is standard in the...
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Rob Banks - The Edgy Activist
Rob Banks wants to get the truth out there & goes to extreme lengths so you see it on the street! Working from behind a bandana that covers his face, using the whole city of Los Angeles as his canvas, this animal activist extraordinaire is captivating and controversial. In this short film, he tea...
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Help, I'm a trapped Octopus!
Octopus farms are becoming big business all over the globe, and this short animated film shows the view point of an octopus trapped in an octopus farm, in vast contrast to these solitary creatures roaming freely and jetting along to bottom of the ocean floor. The octopus farms consist of tiny, d...
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THE FACE OF FASHION IS FEAR
When it comes to fashion, fur is finally going the way of medieval torture devices... it's in the circular file of history. Most major fashion designers and department stores have given up fur... finally. But, there's still plenty of room for improvement in the fashion world. Cruelty is commonpla...
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Why Are Wild Horses Under Attack?
Maverick Mustangs of the Salt River reveals the urgent battle to defend Arizona’s last remaining wild horse populations. This film uncovers the tragic policies driving their removal and the passionate advocates fighting to protect them. Craig C. Downer of The Wild Horse Conspiracy and Tom Porter ...
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The Fight To Ban Live Animal Markets
We'd probably prefer to pretend this doesn't go on. But, it does. And, it's important that you - the consumer - know that live markets exist all over the world including in places you might not suspect, like New York City. Now, there's a growing movement to ban live markets. Find out why. Directo...
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The Voting Bloc
Condemned by many rabbis and members of the Jewish faith, this is a highly controversial religious ceremony by some ultra-Orthodox Jews that involves the slaughter of chickens. Many rabbis have joined together to urge the use of coins instead of live animals in the ritual aimed to atone for sins....
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Woman Behind Vegan Creator Con
Jessica Cruz is not tall. But, when she bursts into a room, people turn around to look and listen. This captivating bundle of energy and spunk is the founder of the wildly successful Vegan Street Fair, billed as the world's biggest vegan festival. Now, she's also launched Vegan Creator Con, an in...
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They Lift Whaaat?
The Story of Two Vegan Athletes
Think you need to eat animals to get enough protein? Think again and get inspired by vegan athletes Robert Cheeke and Vanessa Espinoza. They're workout buddies, business partners co-authors of the book "Plant-Based Muscle."Vanessa is an elite powerlifter, a 3X Co...
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Rescuing Lobsters on Gili Island
Dr, Keval Shah has the gift of compassion. So, when he passed a group of kidnapped lobsters trapped in a glass container awaiting a horrific death (they boil lobsters alive), he took action and got them out! This short film moves like a thriller and puts YOU in the shell of the lobsters who want ...
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Extreme Respect
In 2016, Kuntal Joisher became the very first mountaineer to reach the top of Mount Everest on a vegan diet. But, it wasn't enough for him. He wanted to achieve his spectacular mountaineering goals without compromising his values, of compassion to all beings, in any way. This is the story of how ...