1. An Apology to Elephants
Elephants are among the most majestic and intelligent creatures on Earth--but for hundreds of years, they have suffered at the hands of humans. Narrated by Lily Tomlin, this documentary short traces our long history with elephants and explores the many problems that arise when they are brought to live in captivity in zoos and circuses.
It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.
2. Di Balik Topeng Merah (Di Balik Topeng Merah)
Violence against long-tailed monkeys is on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Animal lovers from various organizations are trying to return them to their natural habitat.
3. Milked
A young activist goes deep into dairy land where he takes on the giants of New Zealand's most powerful industry, and reveals how the sacred cash-cow industry has been milked dry. His journey exposes not only the sustainability crisis and the dangerous denial of impending agricultural disruption, but also what New Zealand and other countries can do to change their fate.
It has an average vote of 9.5 on TMDB.
4. Food Choices
This documentary explores the impact that food choices have on people's health, the health of our planet and on the lives of other living species. And also discusses several misconceptions about food and diet.
It has an average vote of 7.157 on TMDB.
5. Twelve Nights (十二夜)
Raye’s devastating documentary follows the plight of some 450 dogs brought through a single animal shelter during the winter of 2013. Policy dictates that any animal not adopted within 12 nights will be destroyed. Only around 10% of residents will be so lucky as to survive. As they wait, their time in the shelter is fraught with anguish, disease, and only the slimmest possibility of a better life. Executive produced by novelist and filmmaker Giddens Ko .
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
6. Your Mommy Kills Animals
(Your Mommy Kills Animals)
It has an average vote of 6.7 on TMDB.
7. Furthest from the Wild
Furthest from the Wild is a journey through the world of Animal Sanctuaries all over the world. We share the Triumphs and struggles of the people who have dedicated their lives in rescuing neglected and abused animals. The fight and pain in keeping them healthy and giving them shelter for their remaining lives.
8. M6NTHS
Short film about an animal in captivity longing for the outside. An animal that, like us, dreams, is intelligent, curious, social and sensitive, and in whom we can clearly recognise a soul. The piglet in this movie invites us to see the world through his eyes, which will forever change our view on pigs.
It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.
9. Grizzly Man
Werner Herzog's documentary film about the "Grizzly Man" Timothy Treadwell and what the thirteen summers in a National Park in Alaska were like in one man's attempt to protect the grizzly bears. The film is full of unique images and a look into the spirit of a man who sacrificed himself for nature.
It has an average vote of 7.531 on TMDB.
10. Monkeys, Rats and Me
This year, the building of the Oxford animal lab has triggered the most important conflict between scientists and the animal rights movement for a century.
11. Saving Flipper (Saving Flipper)
Our love affair with dolphins began with 'Flipper' and ended in a multi-million dollar industry of abuse. From the dazzling sea shows where dolphins are driven to suicide, to an annual dolphin slaughter in a small cove in Japan, 'Saving Flipper' reveals the nightmare behind the dolphin's indelible smile.
12. Curiosity and Control
(Curiosity and Control)
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
13. Dealing Dogs
An undercover investigation of Martin Creek Kennel is carried out by the animal rights group Last Chance for Animals. The film documents the efforts of a young animal rights activist named "Pete" to both get hired by the Martin Creek Kennel and secure enough evidence to shut down owner C.C. Baird's violation-filled kennel.
It has an average vote of 6 on TMDB.
14. Henry: One Man's Way
One Man's Way is a 1996 documentary in which Peter Singer documents the efforts and philosophies of animal rights activist Henry Spira, who is often remembered as the most effective animal activist of the 20th century. Henry Spira is most notably known for his tireless efforts to expose the the cruel animal experimentation that goes on behind doors, especially in the cosmetic industry.
15. Le Temps des bêtes : un film de cruauté et de compassion (Le Temps des bêtes : un film de cruauté et de compassion)
(Le Temps des bêtes : un film de cruauté et de compassion)
16. Just Animals (Eläinoikeusjuttu)
Activists have been fighting for animal rights for decades. Will they succeed in winning the battle against meat production or will the food industry be unstoppable? The film depicts the structural nature of the animal industry and the systematic abuse of power through three central characters. They fight the battle of David and Goliath against a seemingly invincible industry, ready to achieve their goals at any cost. The brutal undercover photos taken by the activists have caused a series of international scandals, but will they ultimately succeed in making a difference?
It has an average vote of 4 on TMDB.
17. Empathy (Empatía)
Ed is commissioned to make a documentary intending to change those habits of society that are harmful to animals. But completely alien to the animal protection movement, he will realize that to carry out the project, he must first convince himself.
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
18. Pignorant
An ex gang member's love for pigs spurs him on a life-risking mission to uncover the truth behind 'bacon'. Director and Activist Joey Carbstrong goes undercover with fellow activists to infiltrate and expose the deeply ingrained corruption and heartbreaking abuse that lies at the heart of the UK’s ‘pork industry’
It has an average vote of 8.667 on TMDB.
19. Homo Herbivorus (Homo Herbivorus)
Through discussions with actors and thinkers of animal ethics, Homo Herbivorus explores our relationship to the consumption of products derived from animal exploitation.
It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.
20. Charrería. Cultura de explotación y e abuso (Charrería. Cultura de explotación y e abuso)
(Charrería. Cultura de explotación y e abuso)
