Documentaries that changed my life
Not in chronological order
1. Cowspiracy
WOW. What an eye-opener. I always knew about animal cruelty. We all do right? Most people just choose to ignore it (like I did back in the days because I was the biggest meat eater ever). Vegetarians were these weird hippie folks in my eyes and I never even heard of the term vegan.
What I didn’t know were the impacts of agriculture on our environment. I was SHOCKED! Why didn’t anyone tell me about this? All these major corporations were lying to us. You think turning off your tap water while brushing your teeth is going to save this planet? Well… guess again.
2. Earthlings
After watching Cowspiracy I became a vegetarian, for the environment. I never made the connection with animals until I watched Earthlings. Why are we treating animals this way? Yes, maybe they are “less” intelligent but, even so, it doesn’t justify killing them. They have feelings, just like us - they have a family to support, just like us - they can think, just like us and they are aware of their existence, just like us… Besides if we see ourselves as a more intelligent species, we should know better.
"The animals of the world exist for their own reasons.
They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for white, or women created for men."
3. The Cove
I bawled my eyes out during this one. Of all sea creatures I like dolphins the most. They are such intelligent animals with their humanlike behaviour. Dolphins love and grieve just like us which made this documentary extremely powerful. It was devastating to see that 23,000 dolphins and porpoises are killed in Japan every year!
4. The True Cost
My mom always used to say: “You care so much about all these animals but do you know who made your clothes? And in what conditions?”.
The fast fashion industry is the 3rd most polluting industry and has the highest incidences of slave-like labor. Apart from the nasty chemicals, your clothing is designed to fall apart and to make you feel out of trend after one week.
After watching this documentary I knew I was buying garbage and worst of all, I was supporting this unethical business.
5. Minimalism
I was a slave to consumerism. I was buying new things all the time, especially clothing. I had the feeling that if I owned all these clothes I would find happiness, I would fit in. I was comparing myself to all these girls on Instagram who always wore the latest trends. But whatever I bought, it never made my truly happy.
6. A Plastic Ocean
This docu encouraged me to create my “Ditch plastic ASAP” serie and live a more sustainable zero-waste lifestyle.
7. What The Health
I didn’t want to include the link but you can actually watch the whole movie on Youtube.
Now I was already a vegan by the time I watched this documentary but they show some really good facts about the health impact of meat and dairy consumption.
The next documentary on my list is Unity. I don’t know if it's any good so I can’t give you my opinion but if you’re interested I included the trailer below.
Please, share your favoriete documentaries to keep raising awareness.
- By Naomi
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been thinking of going vegan, i have a friend who often tries to convince me. am pretty sure these documentaries would.
interesting stuff
Yeah maybe just try it out for one week or replace one meal a day. I made a vegan mac 'n cheese the other day so you don't have to miss out on your favoriete foods. I also failed a thousand times before I actually went vegan. Acknowledging animal cruelty alone is already a big step in the right direction.
A good collection of #documentaries telling us what is wrong with our societies. No respect for the #nature or living beings is just sad. Can't even watch these anymore as I am too familiar with the topics... but still need to remind myself daily, so I'll think I watch a few and cry.
Thanks! Haha I actually did this yesterday, I was feeling sad so I started watching these animal slaughterhouse videos which made me even more sad. But I think it's good to remind yourself from time to time.
I watched earthlings and I just knew, shortly after that I had to change my way of living and stopped consuming meat. Life has been more fun ever sinse, because of the many new dishes, I tried the last 8 month. Life is beautiful. Nice post I'll follow you
Yes I love it! Trying out all these new recipes is so awesome. I'm going to make pulled "pork" out of jackfruit this weekend like who comes up with that stuff?!?! These people are magicians hahaha it's so fascinating.
Great post and great documrntaries! I upvoted and im following you! Keep it up!
Thank you 😊
interested post. following you now. :)
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STOPamazing...now i m just start following you
Thank you! Sorry for the late reply haha 😜
I have seen the cove and more recently cowspiracy. Both amazing will have to give the others a go.
Definitely sending you a follow - I am attempting a month of veganism and will be blogging about it through September.
Wish me luck!
Thank you 😃 Will give you a follow as well. Curious about your journey! Love your first update. I absolutely hate it that sooo many products contains milk. Why the hell would you put milk in bread or muesli bars? It's not a necessary ingredient 😩 Btw I started of as a vegetarian because people also thought I couldn't give up meat 😄 Wish you all the best and let me know if you need some tips!