Jo-Anne McArthur photographs injured foxes in wire cages at fur farms while advocating for animal rights across Canada and the United States.
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Jo-Anne McArthur photographs injured foxes in wire cages at fur farms while advocating for animal rights across Canada and the United States.
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Synopsis
Jo-Anne McArthur, a photojournalist and animal rights activist, travels to fur farms and Farm Sanctuary in the United States and Canada. She documents the conditions faced by animals in various industries, including food production and research. McArthur meets with representatives from Redux Pictures, who express skepticism about her work's publication. The film includes her efforts to rescue animals like Fanny, a dairy cow, and Sonny, a calf, while also addressing the ethical concerns surrounding animal testing and entertainment.
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Why Watch
- Meet Jo-Anne McArthur, a dedicated animal rights activist.
- See undercover footage from fur farms and animal testing.
- Follow the rescue stories of Fanny and Sonny at Farm Sanctuary.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the 2013 Hot Docs International Film Festival.
- Jo-Anne McArthur describes herself as a war photographer and activist.
- McArthur adopted a 'spent' dairy cow and a 'down' calf named Fanny and Sonny.
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The Ghosts in Our Machine premiered at the 2013 Hot Docs International Film Festival.
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The duration of The Ghosts in Our Machine is 93 minutes.
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