Carbon dioxide is used to gas pigs in Australian slaughterhouses, as shown in a 2018 film that documents animal abuse in the agricultural industry.
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Carbon dioxide is used to gas pigs in Australian slaughterhouses, as shown in a 2018 film that documents animal abuse in the agricultural industry.
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Inside Australian slaughterhouses and macro-farms, hidden cameras and drones capture the treatment of livestock in Chris Delforce's 2018 documentary, Dominion. The film reveals practices such as gassing pigs with carbon dioxide and macerating chicks. Funded by the Farm Transparency Project and narrated by actors including Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara, Dominion premiered in Melbourne on March 29, 2018. It has sparked significant debate, with critics from the agricultural sector arguing it misrepresents industry practices.
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Why Watch
- See Joaquin Phoenix narrate shocking animal treatment.
- Find out about the gassing of pigs in Australian farms.
- Watch hidden camera footage from slaughterhouses.
Did You Know
- Dominion premiered in Melbourne on March 29, 2018.
- The film received the Best Documentary Feature award at the 2018 Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival.
- Chris Delforce won Best Director at the Festigious International Film Festival.
- The film was funded through crowdfunding campaigns and the organization Voiceless.
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Who directed the documentary Dominion?
Dominion was directed by Chris Delforce.
What methods of animal killing are depicted in Dominion?
The documentary depicts methods such as using carbon dioxide to gas pigs, maceration of chicks, and skinning foxes alive.
What awards did Dominion win after its release?
Dominion won the award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2018 Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival, and Chris Delforce won Best Director at the Festigious International Film Festival.
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