Peaceable Kingdom (documentary)
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Peaceable Kingdom is a documentary produced in 2004 by Tribe of Heart that shows how some farmers refuse to kill animals and how they convert to veganism
as a way of life. They create an animal sanctuary
farm called "Farm Sanctuary
" where they rescue injured animals, half dead, abandoned and rejected by the farm industry for not being productive. Some examples of this would be a cow with mastitis
or newborn chicks unfit for production.
It has won awards such as the Festival Theme Award in 2004 of the Ojai Film Festival, with music by Moby
. Images of exploitations are shown during the film. According to the prestigious primatologist Jane Goodall
, "Peaceable Kingdom is a piece of art"
A new version of this film titled Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home was released in 2010 and began showing at film festivals where it has won many awards.
Veganism
Veganism is the practice of eliminating the use of animal products. Ethical vegans reject the commodity status of animals and the use of animal products for any purpose, while dietary vegans or strict vegetarians eliminate them from their diet only...
as a way of life. They create an animal sanctuary
Animal sanctuary
An animal sanctuary is a facility where animals are brought to live and be protected for the rest of their lives. Unlike animal shelters, sanctuaries do not seek to place animals with individuals or groups, instead maintaining each animal until his or her natural death...
farm called "Farm Sanctuary
Farm Sanctuary
Farm Sanctuary is an American animal protection organization, founded in 1986 as an advocate for farm animals. It promotes laws and policies that support animal welfare, animal protection and vegetarianism/veganism through rescue, education and advocacy...
" where they rescue injured animals, half dead, abandoned and rejected by the farm industry for not being productive. Some examples of this would be a cow with mastitis
Mastitis
Mastitis is the inflammation of breast tissue. S. aureus is the most common etiological organism responsible, but S. epidermidis and streptococci are occasionally isolated as well.-Terminology:...
or newborn chicks unfit for production.
It has won awards such as the Festival Theme Award in 2004 of the Ojai Film Festival, with music by Moby
Moby
Richard Melville Hall , better known by his stage name Moby, is an American musician, DJ, and photographer. He is known mainly for his sample-based electronic music and his outspoken liberal political views, including his support of veganism and animal rights.Moby gained attention in the early...
. Images of exploitations are shown during the film. According to the prestigious primatologist Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall
Dame Jane Morris Goodall, DBE , is a British primatologist, ethologist, anthropologist, and UN Messenger of Peace. Considered to be the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees, Goodall is best known for her 45-year study of social and family interactions of wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National...
, "Peaceable Kingdom is a piece of art"
A new version of this film titled Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home was released in 2010 and began showing at film festivals where it has won many awards.