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Deep Dive: Dominion (2018)

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Dominion
Dominion is a 2018 Australian documentary directed by Chris Delforce, focusing on animal rights and the treatment of livestock in Australia. The film uses drone and hidden camera footage to reveal practices in slaughterhouses and macro-farms. It documents various forms of animal abuse, including the gassing of pigs with carbon dioxide, maceration of chicks, and skinning of foxes alive. Produced by the Farm Transparency Project, Dominion premiered in Melbourne on March 29, 2018. The film features narration from notable figures such as Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara. It serves as a sequel to the 2014 documentary Lucent, which primarily examined the Australian pig farming industry.

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.

Perfect For

Animal rights advocatesVegan activistsDocumentary enthusiasts