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A Sacred Duty
A Sacred Duty (2007)
, 1h
Origin USA
Themes Films about animals, Environmental films, Films about religion, Documentary films about animal rights, Documentary films about law, Documentary films about environmental issues, Documentary films about religion, Documentary films about health care, Political films, Films about Jews and Judaism, Documentary films about nature
Actors Theodore Bikel

The film opens with footage of a NASA rocket launch, an animation of our solar system, and a quote from Deuteronomy 30:19 about choosing between life and death (illustrated with images of the planet Earth as seen from space, contrasted with an exploding atom bomb). This is followed by a statement that humanity has not been caring for the Earth properly according to Jewish teachings. Next comes a section about ancient Jewish texts and "sacred words" that provide "specific instructions on how to be custodians of the world in which we live." Throughout the film, quotes from the Torah, illustrated with closeups of Hebrew scrolls, Jews praying, and nature scenes, will be contrasted with the various environmental threats facing humanity today.
An American Opera
An American Opera (2007)
, 1h17
Genres Documentary
Themes Films about animals, Environmental films, Documentary films about animal rights, Documentary films about law, Documentary films about historical events, Documentary films about cities, Political films, Documentary films about nature, Disaster films

Interviewing leaders of animal organizations and volunteers who went to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, it is revealed that at the beginning, everyone had different ideas about how things should be done, but no one was willing to take charge because the problem was bigger than anyone could have imagined. The film champions the volunteers whose only concern was saving animals, unlike the animal organizations who were more concerned with the chain of command.
An Apology to Elephants
An Apology to Elephants (2013)
, 40minutes
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Films about animals, Environmental films, Documentary films about animal rights, Documentary films about law, Documentary films about environmental issues, Political films, Documentary films about nature
Actors Lily Tomlin

The documentary begins by showing the transfer of elephants from a train; the narrator states that "the elephants need our help". It proceeds with Joyce Poole, an elephant biologist, discussing some of the characteristics of an elephant, including mirror recognition capability. Cynthia Moss and Katy Payne explain some of the habits of elephants. While discussing anthropomorphism of elephants, Indian scientist Raman Sukumar states that elephants have a love–hate relationship with human society. The documentary then describes elephant capture for public display in circuses and zoos.
Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret
Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (2014)
, 1h31
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Films about animals, Environmental films, Politique, Films about the labor movement, Documentary films about business, Documentary films about animal rights, Documentaire animalier, Documentary films about law, Documentary films about environmental issues, Documentaire sur le monde du travail, Political films, Documentary films about nature

Cowspiracy est un documentaire d'importance majeure. Controversé, il se penche sur l'impact de l'élevage sur l'environnement. Kip Andersen, producteur et directeur du film, révèle des informations exclusives portant sur les politiques de groupes environnementaux comme Greenpeace, Sierra Club, Surfrider Foundation, and Rainforest Action Network en plus de statistiques alarmantes sur les impacts que génèrent la consommation de viande.
Dealing Dogs
Dealing Dogs (2006)
, 1h15
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Films about animals, Environmental films, Documentary films about animal rights, Documentary films about law, Documentary films about cities, Films about dogs, Political films, Documentary films about nature

The film involves an undercover investigation by LCA's special investigations unit of Martin Creek Kennel in Williford, Arkansas, an alleged "Class B" dealer. A member of the unit obtains a job at the kennel and documents deplorable conditions: dead dogs, dying dogs, starving dogs, dogs covered with wounds, dogs with missing ears. Partially as a result of the documentation, the kennel was permanently shut down by federal authorities.
Death on a Factory Farm
Death on a Factory Farm (2009)
, 1h23
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Films about animals, Environmental films, Documentary films about animal rights, Documentary films about law, Political films, Documentary films about nature

Death on a Factory Farm follows the undercover investigation of Wiles Hog Farm by the animal rights group The Humane Farming Association (HFA), and the resulting court case against it. The organization received a tip from an employee at the farm that animals were being abused, including a claim that hogs were being hung by chains and strangled to death as a form of euthanasia. HFA then turned to an undercover investigator using the name "Pete". The investigator wore a hidden camera while he worked undercover as a farmhand at Wiles.