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Deep Dive: Empty Cages (2018)

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Empty Cages
Empty Cages follows the activist group Tomma Burar as they engage in civil disobedience against industrial animal husbandry. The film captures their well-planned actions, including the release of a few animals, to draw attention to the issue of animal oppression. The narrative provides an inside look at the motivations and strategies of the activists involved. Directed by Teresia Fant, the documentary features activists such as Sara Andersson and Martin Smedjeback. It runs for 36 minutes and offers a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes efforts of those fighting for animal rights, emphasizing the urgency of their cause.

Why Watch

  • •Follow activists Sara Andersson and Martin Smedjeback in action.
  • •See well-planned civil disobedience against animal farming.
  • •Find out how activists release animals to raise awareness.

Did You Know

•The film features a group called Tomma Burar, focused on animal rights.
•Empty Cages was directed by Teresia Fant in 2018.
•The documentary has a runtime of 36 minutes.

Perfect For

Animal rights activismCivil disobedience tacticsIndustrial farming critiques