In the award-winning documentary The Witness, Eddie Lama explains how he feared and avoided animals for most of his life, until the love of a kitten opened his heart, inspiring him to rescue abandoned animals and bring his message of compassion to the streets of New York. With humor and sincerity, Eddie tells the story of his remarkable change in consciousness.

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11.5.2007 / 17:00

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The vast majority of people in Britain eat meat but have little knowledge of how that meat ends up on their table. In a powerful observational documentary, Slaughterhouse: The Task of Blood reveals the day-to-day workings of a small, family-run abattoir and attempts to get inside the minds of the people who work there. A BBC documentary.

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11.5.2007 / 19:00

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A Heart of Tribe documentary about people whose love for animals helps them establish a farm sanctuary while revealing the unbelievable conditions under which the so-called factory farmed animals live. This film shows a kind alternative of how to live along our non-human companions.

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11.5.2007 / 20:30

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"This is the single most powerful and informative movie about society's treatment of animals. A must see for anyone who cares enough to know" - Woody Harrelson

EARTHLINGS is a feature length documentary about humanity's absolute dependence on animals (for pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and scientific research) but also illustrates our complete disrespect for these so-called "non-human providers." The film is narrated by Academy Award nominee Joaquin Phoenix (GLADIATOR) and features music by the critically acclaimed platinum artist Moby .

Screening:
12.5.2007 / 15:00

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Jill's Film is the result of months of hard work by John Curtin who wanted to keep alive the memory of Jill Phipps, an animal rights activist who died for her ideals. With the help of family camera tapes, this film shows how devoted an animal lover can only be.

Screening:
12.5.2007 / 17:30

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Memories of Our Fallen Comrades with John Curtin
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This controversial documentary explores the history of the animal liberation movement, from its inception to present day.

The Animal Liberation Front, comprised of clandestine animal rights activists, is now labeled the #1 domestic terrorist threat by the FBI. Who are these animal liberationists and why do they believe that breaking the law is the best way to help animals? What inspires them to challenge the status quo, fight against all odds, and endure public reproach?

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12.5.2007 / 20:00

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