Film Lens
Production Line Animals examines the slaughter of approximately 70 billion farm animals each year globally, with 80 percent of these animals confined to large, overcrowded farms. The film discusses the transformation of these animals into commodities and the conditions they endure, which lack natural environments.
The documentary includes research from Poland, the United States, Germany, and Vietnam, addressing systemic issues in the meat industry. It critiques government subsidies and corporate practices that contribute to animal cruelty, prompting viewers to consider the ethical responsibilities of consumers and the broader impact of industrial agriculture on animal welfare.
Why Watch
- •See the conditions of 70 billion farm animals each year.
- •Find out how corporate practices normalize animal cruelty.
- •Meet the researchers exposing systemic issues in meat production.
Did You Know
•Approximately 70 billion farm animals are slaughtered each year worldwide.
•80 percent of farm animals are kept in large, overcrowded farms.
•Research for the film was conducted in Poland, the US, Germany, and Vietnam.
Perfect For
Animal welfare advocatesFood industry criticsEthical consumers