Movies and TvShows featuring "animal-welfare" theme.

In the midst of the Vietnam War, a group of soldiers and villagers must come together to embark on a dangerous journey to rescue an elephant from enemy territory. Along the way, they face various challenges and cultural clashes, but their determination and camaraderie prevail.

With nearly a quarter of British households owning a dog, they are the nation's favorite pet - but this isn't always reflected in the way some are treated. Here we follow the RSPCA officers who, committed to the rescue and welfare of man's best friend, are tasked with investigating reports of cruelty and neglect.

A Far Off Place is a thrilling adventure movie set in the African desert. After witnessing the murder of their parents, a young girl and a teenage boy must escape the killer and find their way to safety. Together, they face various obstacles such as hunger, thirst, and dangerous animals. With the help of newfound friends and their survival instincts, they navigate through treacherous landscapes and encounter thrilling adventures. The movie explores themes of friendship, courage, and the power of human resilience.

Dominion is a chilling documentary that unveils the cruel practices of the meat industry, showcasing the inhumane treatment of animals in farms and slaughterhouses. It exposes the accelerated growth and unethical practices of turkey farms, duck farms, beef industry, and dairy farms. The film sheds light on the graphic animal slaughter, animal mutilation, and maltreatment that takes place in poultry processing plants, hatcheries, and egg farms. It also explores the negative impact of factory farming on the environment and the ethics behind animal exploitation. Dominion is a powerful indictment of the capitalistic system that perpetuates the suffering of animals.

Our Daily Bread is a documentary that exposes the inner workings of the modern industrial food system, showcasing the mass production and assembly line processes involved in producing our daily meals. The film highlights various aspects of the industry, from factory workers to animal welfare concerns, and sheds light on the impact of industrialization on our food supply.

Dan McKernan relocated from Austin, Texas, to take over his family's 140-year-old farm in Michigan and transform it into the "Barn Sanctuary," a place for farm animals that have experienced abuse, neglect and more; the show follows Dan and his family as they learn the ropes of their new life on the farm and give the barnyard animals a second chance at life; it also documents his travels across the country to rescue barn animals.

In this hand-drawn animated movie, a group of anthropomorphic insects living in a skyscraper face various challenges, including canceled weddings, floods, and a villain with a sword-cane. Through slapstick comedy and musical numbers, the bugs navigate the urban nature of New York City and strive for happiness.

The Dog Lover follows a young journalist who goes undercover to investigate a suspected dog breeder running a puppy mill. As she delves deeper into the dark world of animal welfare, she becomes torn between the devotion to her work and her love for animals.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine created an avalanche of abandoned dogs and cats that are now multiplying causing unforeseen consequences.

How did it come about that we no longer see living beings in farm animals, but objects? Every year, 70 billion farm animals are slaughtered for consumption around the world. 80 percent are kept on large farms. They live crammed together in overcrowded stables, are fattened and finally slaughtered without ever having been in nature. In less than two generations, intensive husbandry has become established worldwide. Researches in Poland, the USA, Germany and Vietnam gets to the bottom of the system and those responsible. The meat industry is subsidized by the state. Corporations, governments and consumers tacitly support a deregulated and dehumanized economic system that makes unlimited consumption of animal products the norm - and with it, animal cruelty. The documentary film describes the triumph of industrial agriculture, in which the animal has to endure unimaginable suffering, becomes a commodity, a raw material that is always available and can be slaughtered and processed at will.

Bold Native follows animal rights activist Charlie Cranehill as he infiltrates a farm to save a kidnapped cow. Framed as a terrorist, Charlie goes on the run and joins an underground animal activist group, leading to a series of daring acts of resistance and animal rescue. Fueled by compassion and a deep sense of justice, Charlie becomes a symbol of the animal liberation movement.

Hogwood: A Modern Horror Story is a powerful documentary that exposes the truth about pig farming and its devastating effects on the environment. The film follows a group of activists as they conduct an undercover investigation into Hogwood, a pig farm in Britain. Through their shocking discoveries, they shed light on the cruel practices and misleading information within the animal agriculture industry. The film raises important questions about animal rights, climate change, and the urgent need for change.

The Ghosts in Our Machine is a documentary that explores the complex relationships between humans and animals in the modern world. It sheds light on the practices of animal exploitation such as fur farming, animal slaughter, and animal testing. The film follows the journey of animal advocate Jo-Anne McArthur as she documents the lives of animals in various industries and raises awareness about their suffering.

Earth: Seen From The Heart is a documentary that delves into the effects of the food industry on our planet. It examines issues such as global warming, melting ice, and animal welfare, while also exploring the connection between humanity and nature. Through stunning visuals and insightful interviews, the film raises awareness about the importance of sustainable practices and a harmonious relationship with Mother Earth.

A candid and introspective look at the extreme beliefs and motives of Ingrid Newkirk, the British-born co-founder and driving force behind People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the world's largest animal-rights organization.

The Animals Film exposes the cruel and inhumane treatment of animals in various aspects of human society, including factory farming, animal testing, and the fur industry. It raises awareness about the need for animal protection and advocates for a more compassionate and ethical approach towards animals.

Death on a Factory Farm is a documentary that explores the controversial practice of factory farming and its impact on animal rights. It follows an animal rights activist as she works to expose the cruelty and environmental harm caused by the industry. The film raises important questions about ethics, animal welfare, and the consequences of our food choices.

Filmmaker and omnivore John Papola, together with his vegetarian wife Lisa, offer up a timely and refreshingly unbiased look at how farm animals are raised for our consumption. With unprecedented access to large-scale conventional farms, Papola asks the tough questions behind every hamburger, glass of milk and baby-back rib. What he discovers are not heartless industrialists, but America's farmers - real people who, along with him, are grappling with the moral dimensions of farming animals for food.