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Earthlings
Earthlings (2005)
, 1h35
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Films about animals, Environmental films, Politique, Documentary films about animal rights, Documentaire animalier, Documentary films about law, Documentary films about environmental issues, Documentary films about health care, Political films, Documentary films about nature
Actors Joaquin Phoenix

Covering pet stores, puppy mills, and animal profession, Earthlings includes footage obtained through the use of hidden cameras to chronicle the day-to-day practices of some of the largest industries in the world, all of which rely on animals. It draws parallels between racism, sexism, and speciesism.
The Cove
The Cove (2009)
, 1h27
Origin USA
Genres Documentary, Crime
Themes Films about animals, Environmental films, Seafaring films, Transport films, Cétacé, Documentary films about animal rights, Documentary films about law, Documentary films about environmental issues, Political films, Documentary films about nature, Mise en scène d'un cétacé
Actors Hayden Panettiere, Isabel Lucas, Louie Psihoyos

The film follows former dolphin trainer and activist Ric O'Barry's quest to document the dolphin hunting operations in Taiji, Wakayama, Japan. In the 1960s, O'Barry helped capture and train the five wild dolphins who shared the role of "Flipper" in the hit television series of the same name. The show, very popular, fueled widespread public adoration of dolphins, influencing the development of marine parks that included dolphins in their attractions. After one of the dolphins, in O'Barry's opinion, committed a form of suicide in his arms by closing her blowhole voluntarily in order to suffocate, O'Barry came to see the dolphin's captivity and the dolphin capture industry as a curse, not a blessing. Days later, he was arrested off the island of Bimini, attempting to cut a hole in the sea pen in order to set free a captured dolphin. Since then, according to the film, O'Barry has dedicated himself full-time as an advocate on behalf of dolphins around the world.
The Witness
The Witness (2000)
, 43minutes
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Action
Themes Films about animals, Environmental films, Documentary films about animal rights, Documentary films about law, Political films, Documentary films about nature
Actors Christopher Heyerdahl, Patrick Thomas, Susie Almgren, John Heard, Daniel Pilon

The film begins with scenes showing the day-to-day life of a construction contractor by the name of Eddie Lama. Footage shows Lama discussing a construction job with one of his employees, and Lama also talks about how various different racial and ethnic groups who work at his firm are able to get along together. A scene is shown with Lama petting two dogs, and there is also footage showing that Lama keeps multiple cats in his office.
Shelter Dogs
Shelter Dogs (2003)
, 1h14
Directed by Cynthia Wade
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

Thousands and thousands of stray and unwanted dogs are born into the world everyday. When these animals have nowhere to go and no one to care for them, it becomes a situation that society needs to make a decision about. Animal shelters have become one solution for the issue of these homeless animals, but then the question becomes, what do we do with them then? This question is controversial, in that not all of them can be adopted. As a result many animals are euthanized, a fate extremely controversial in itself.
Blackfish
Blackfish (2013)
, 1h24
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Films about animals, Environmental films, Seafaring films, Politique, Transport films, Documentary films about animal rights, Documentaire animalier, Documentary films about law, Documentary films about environmental issues, Mise en scène d'un poisson, Political films, Documentary films about nature, Mise en scène d'un cétacé
Actors James Earl Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper

The documentary focuses on the captivity of Tilikum, an orca involved in the deaths of three individuals, and the consequences of keeping orcas in captivity. The coverage of Tilikum includes his capture in 1983 off the coast of Iceland, and purported harassment by fellow captive orcas at Sealand of the Pacific, incidents that Cowperthwaite argues contributed to the orca's aggression and includes testimonial from Lori Marino, Director of Science with the Nonhuman Rights Project. Cowperthwaite also focuses on SeaWorld's claims that lifespans of orcas in captivity are comparable to those in the wild, typically 30 years for males and 50 years for females, a claim the film argues is false. Interview subjects also include former SeaWorld trainers, such as John Hargrove, who describe their experiences with Tilikum and other captive whales.
The Paw Project
The Paw Project (2013)
, 58minutes
Origin USA
Genres Documentary, Historical
Themes Films about animals, Environmental films, Documentary films about animal rights, Documentary films about law, Films about cats, Political films, Documentary films about nature

Dr. Jennifer Conrad is a veterinarian who treats animals in Hollywood. She focuses on large exotic cats that are used in films, shows or living in animal sanctuaries. One of her patients is the fully declawed tiger who appears in the 2009 film The Hangover. Conrad finds that the cats she is working with are suffering greatly because of elective onychectomy surgeries, commonly known as declawing, that are being performed on them. Often these surgeries are undertaken with the intent on making the animal safer to work with, but, ironically, make the animals more irritable and can change their behavior.
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.
The Whale
The Whale (2011)
, 1h25
Origin Canada
Genres Documentary
Themes Films about animals, Environmental films, Documentary films about animal rights, Documentary films about law, Political films, Documentary films about nature
Actors Ryan Reynolds

L'histoire vraie de Luna, une jeune épaulard sauvage qui tente de se lier d'amitié avec les gens sur la côte ouest accidentée de l'île de Vancouver.
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.
Sharkwater
Sharkwater (2006)
, 1h29
Directed by Rob Stewart
Origin Canada
Genres Documentary
Themes Films about animals, Environmental films, Seafaring films, Politique, Transport films, Films about sharks, Documentary films about animal rights, Documentaire animalier, Documentary films about law, Documentary films about environmental issues, Mise en scène d'un poisson, Political films, Documentary films about nature
Actors Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Rob Stewart

Depuis l'enfance, Rob Stewart se passionne pour les requins. À tel point qu'il est devenu biologiste et photographe sous-marin afin de pouvoir nager avec eux, décrypter leur mystère et déconstruire le mythe du requin mangeur d'hommes. Ce mythe, entièrement fabriqué, serait selon lui responsable de l'indifférence qui entoure, un peu partout dans le monde, le massacre de la population de requins à des fins commerciales. Du Costa Rica aux Îles Galapagos en passant par le Guatemala, Stewart et l'équipage de l'activiste des mers Paul Watson tentent de dénoncer et de mettre en échec les braconniers à la solde de mafias asiatiques soutenues par des gouvernements corrompus. Il y va de l'équilibre écologique de la planète.
The Animals Film
The Animals Film (1981)
, 2h16
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Documentary
Themes Films about animals, Environmental films, Documentary films about animal rights, Documentary films about law, Political films, Documentary films about nature
Actors Julie Christie, Sandy Dennis

The Animals Film presents a survey of the uses of animals in factory farming, as pets, for entertainment, in scientific and military research, hunting, etc. The film also profiles the international animal rights movement. The film incorporates secret government footage, cartoons, newsreels and excerpts from propaganda films.