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201676 minPGdocumentary

From the Kill Pen

201676 minPGdocumentary

Exploring the dark economics and ethics of horse slaughter.

“Are you sure you know what you're eating?”

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Exploring the dark economics and ethics of horse slaughter.

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Sharon Boeckledirector

Sharon Boecklewriter

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Horse slaughter is more than inhumane. It's big business.

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