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Looking for documentaries like Forks Over Knives.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 346 ✭✭TheFortField


    I watched PlantPure Nation last night, I enjoyed it. The documentary was made by Nelson Campbell, son of Dr. T. Colin Campbell who featured in Forks Over Knives.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3699150/

    I know that there has been some criticism of these documentaries on this thread but I must admit I really like the 'Plant Doctors' - Dr. Campbell, Esselstyn & Gerger, they feel like old friends at this stage.

    I'm on the WFPB diet over two and a half months now and I have never felt happier or healthier in my life. I no longer feel my 42 years, I only wish I had discovered this way of life sooner....


  • Registered Users Posts: 755 ✭✭✭davidjtaylor


    I know that there has been some criticism of these documentaries on this thread

    There'll always be trolls, people who don't or won't understand, people who have a vested interest. Just ignore them and carry on setting an excellent example.
    I'm on the WFPB diet over two and a half months now and I have never felt happier or healthier in my life. I no longer feel my 42 years, I only wish I had discovered this way of life sooner....

    Exactly this. I'm the same weight I was 30 years ago (73 kilos, around 23.5 BMI) and perfectly healthy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    There'll always be trolls, people who don't or won't understand, people who have a vested interest. Just ignore them and carry on setting an excellent example.
    Exactly this. I'm the same weight I was 30 years ago (73 kilos, around 23.5 BMI) and perfectly healthy.

    Name calling and mud throwing?

    Is that not simply shooting the messenger in order to massage ego? And Imo personal anecdotes are not a defence of a refusal to look at such promotional filmography with any type of critical mind. Not disbelieving anyone but humorously my grand uncle who smoked use to come out with similar about his lifestyle tbh.

    It's unfortunate that the viewing of all other opinion as 'trolls" and 'vested interests' amounts to head in the sand with fingers in ears lol.

    And in a strange reversal it would appear that there are indeed some 'vested interests' pushing many of these productions. I do wonder why there is an incessant need to be told by outside influences how and what to think and any and all opinion derided?

    It remains both vegans and others have variously been critical of the style and content of many of these promotional type films. It is also a fact that many of these films do not stand up to scrutiny.

    Edgar Allan Poe got it right when he said "Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see."

    And on topic If you would like to debate the issues with some of the films highlighted - I would be more than happy to discuss same.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 346 ✭✭TheFortField


    For the record, I welcome all opinions especially ones that challenge my personal views/beliefs. We can all learn from each other.

    However, this thread was set up so Vegans/Vegetarians could find more documentaries like 'Forks Over Knives'. You haven't recommended any documentaries and you have made a number of attempts to derail the thread by slating plant-based diet documentaries. Why not start a new thread to discuss the issues you feel so passionately about?

    As for personal testimonies, I notice lots of positive changes in my health and wellbeing since switching to a plant-based diet but it's my personal choice, I'm not trying to sell it to anyone else - live and let I say!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    For the record, I welcome all opinions especially ones that challenge my personal views/beliefs. We can all learn from each other.

    However, this thread was set up so Vegans/Vegetarians could find more documentaries like 'Forks Over Knives'. You haven't recommended any documentaries and you have made a number of attempts to derail the thread by slating plant-based diet documentaries. Why not start a new thread to discuss the issues you feel so passionately about?

    As for personal testimonies, I notice lots of positive changes in my health and wellbeing since switching to a plant-based diet but it's my personal choice, I'm not trying to sell it to anyone else - live and let I say!!!

    I agree with your first paragraph. I like discussion. Hence my comments on those films watched. Why then the negation of this in the rest of the comment?

    Tbh of those documentaries watched - the science and approach behind many are grossly wanting imo. This is backed this up with other opinion other than just mine.

    Expressing such opinion is neither derailing' - nor 'slating'. It is simply opinion. Of note the audience for this thread is boards wide not and just this forum. Pushing the view that opinions on these films should not be expressed is indeed a strange one.

    My point about personal anecdotes is they are what they are but do not constitute a defence to either deny or ignore some very obvious issues with those films.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 346 ✭✭TheFortField


    gozunda wrote: »
    I agree with your first paragraph. I like discussion. Hence my comments on those films watched. Why then the negation of this in the rest of the comment?

    Tbh of those documentaries watched - the science and approach behind many are grossly wanting imo. This is backed this up with other opinion other than just mine.

    Expressing such opinion is neither derailing' - nor 'slating'. It is simply opinion. Of note the audience for this thread is boards wide not and just this forum. Pushing the view that opinions on these films should not be expressed is indeed a strange one.

    My point about personal anecdotes is they are what they are but do not constitute a defence to either deny or ignore some very obvious issues with those films.
    It's pretty simple though when I set up the thread I was merely looking for WFPB documentaries, not an ongoing debate. I believe such a discussion deserves a thread of its own.

    Anyway, have you any WFPB documentaries that you are prepared to recommend?


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    There’s a few posters I have on ignore now so not sure what you guys are referring to but it’s always best to report a post rather than give oxygen.

    I’ve also learned that the ignore option also takes away the oxygen.

    The ‘report post’ button is there for a good reason.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    It's pretty simple though when I set up the thread I was merely looking for WFPB documentaries, not an ongoing debate. I believe such a discussion deserves a thread of its own.
    Anyway, have you any WFPB documentaries that you are prepared to recommend?

    Is that not missing the point of Boards which is a place for discussion. And is it really better for everyone to slavishly agree even where there is evidence and other opinion to the contrary?
    I doubt it. Btw not all of the films are the same but many exhibit similar flaws in that they are based on what amounts to subject propaganda and claims which are indeed staggering. And it's not only me but also some vegans who hold those opinions.

    In the opening remarks you said that after watching a film you were "blown away by the health benefits experienced by some chronically ill patients (heart disease, diabetes etc) who switched to a Plant Based Diet"

    You also thanked me for the article I posted that pointed out some of the issues with the science used in that film. What has changed?

    As I quoted I believe it is always best practice to

    "Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see"

    Edgar Allan Poe


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    OP have you watched Okja ?

    I know it’s not directly about plant based food but is is another movie about reducing animal cruelty.


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    There are so many more movies and documentaries on the benefits of plant based food and I really really need to make time to watch some more of them.

    These are two I’m looking forward to seeing -

    https://www.plantbasednews.org/post/vegan-rich-roll-hosts-premiere-fiona-oakes-documentary-running-for-good

    And slice of life could be interesting too -

    http://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/new-documentary-showcases-innovation-plant-based-food-world/


  • Registered Users Posts: 755 ✭✭✭davidjtaylor


    I’ve also learned that the ignore option also takes away the oxygen.

    Yes, it takes away unnecessary distractions. Use it, people, and get on with your lives.


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    Will be great to see new data on the amount of people switching to a plant based lifestyle in those movies.

    Would be great if the data was broken down somewhat as in -

    - how many are doing it for all the health benefits that come with not eating meat or dairy ?

    - how many are doing it to abstain from the animal cruelty involved in the process

    - how many are doing it to reduce their impact on the planet

    Some of the figures I’ve been reading seem staggering so I’d love to see some up-to-date data laid out in an easy to read/see format.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    Not at yourself btw -

    'I may not agree with what you say but I'll defend to the death your right to say it...'

    T'is a pity that some don't agree with that axiom for whatever reason.

    Saying something 'can't' be criticised is a very slippery slope indeed. Plenty of examples of that in history
    ...
    Anyway, have you any WFPB documentaries that you are prepared to recommend?

    And to answer your question directly - to date I have found that nearly all of the big production stuff like 'Forks over knives' which I've watched have significant issues with regards to the veracity of health claims and content etc as I have already detailed. That is as valuable an answer as I can give you. They are also best described as films and not documentaries imo. I would point out that most are not specifically WFPB but come with a big side order of sensationalism on other subjects etc. So it is quite difficult to recommend those films of that type tbh.

    So this particular video I've picked out is not a slick or big budget film - rather it's a regular vegan youtuber video which comes across as honest, informative and thought provoking. Enjoy.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,324 ✭✭✭Tilikum17


    There’s a few posters I have on ignore now so not sure what you guys are referring to but it’s always best to report a post rather than give oxygen.

    I’ve also learned that the ignore option also takes away the oxygen.

    The ‘report post’ button is there for a good reason.

    +1.

    I find the forum is much more enjoyable when you don’t have to see one particular posters wall upon wall of spiel in most threads.


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    Tilikum17 wrote: »
    +1.

    I find the forum is much more enjoyable when you don’t have to see one particular posters wall upon wall of spiel in most threads.


    Have to agree with you 100%.

    I had to take the time to login via my laptop to use the ignore button (haven’t worked out how to do it on my phone) but it was really worth the effort.

    And if people ignore and don’t reply then soon enough he’ll be talking to just himself.

    Not replying is key.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,324 ✭✭✭Tilikum17


    Have to agree with you 100%.

    I had to take the time to login via my laptop to use the ignore button (haven’t worked out how to do it on my phone) but it was really worth the effort.

    And if people ignore and don’t reply then soon enough he’ll be talking to just himself.

    Not replying is key.

    On your phone - go to the bottom of the screen & click on ‘full site’. Then control panel, edit ignore list & so on.

    Then back to the bottom of the screen & click on ‘touch site’


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    Have to agree with you 100%. I had to take the time to login via my laptop to use the ignore button (haven’t worked out how to do it on my phone) but it was really worth the effort. And if people ignore and don’t reply then soon enough he’ll be talking to just himself. Not replying is key.

    Agree with this constant ignoring for sure ;)
    Afaik the ignore button works on both your phone and laptop. Does on mine anyway...

    Edit: thanks Tilikum - you got there before me ...


  • Registered Users Posts: 755 ✭✭✭davidjtaylor


    Will be great to see new data on the amount of people switching to a plant based lifestyle in those movies.

    I don’t recall any figures in any of the docs. These things quickly ‘date’ so they’d have to state exactly what period they’re referring to.
    Some of the figures I’ve been reading seem staggering

    Yes, I’ve heard some wild figures but I’m suspicious of them. More and more people are definitely becoming aware that veganism’s not scary, that’s for sure, but actual numbers following a plant-based lifestyle full-time is still low.

    The most I’ve ever seen at a Galway potluck, for instance, is around 80. That in itself is brilliant but not great in a city full of intelligent people.

    We have to work on eliminating unfounded negativity - remember, there isn’t a single reason on the planet to knock a proper plant-based diet, but people still do for their own selfish and unempathetic reasons - as well as support any business or venture that actually understands and uses the word ‘vegan’ in an honest way.


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    I don’t recall any figures in any of the docs. These things quickly ‘date’ so they’d have to state exactly what period they’re referring to.



    Yes, I’ve heard some wild figures but I’m suspicious of them. More and more people are definitely becoming aware that veganism’s not scary, that’s for sure, but actual numbers following a plant-based lifestyle full-time is still low.

    The most I’ve ever seen at a Galway potluck, for instance, is around 80. That in itself is brilliant but not great in a city full of intelligent people.

    We have to work on eliminating unfounded negativity - remember, there isn’t a single reason on the planet to knock a proper plant-based diet, but people still do for their own selfish and unempathetic reasons - as well as support any business or venture that actually understands and uses the word ‘vegan’ in an honest way.

    That’s a good point.

    The idea of a vegan being a tree hugging and dreadlocked idealist hasn’t been accepted for a while now.

    The image is changing. Social media is helping. Movies and documentaries are helping. Literature is helping. The medical proof of the benefits helps.

    Athletes performing at the top of their disciplines also helps.

    Actors, musicians and sports stars impact the decisions of younger people.

    All that tied in with the fact that most people love animals and are now starting to understand the cruelty involved in their cultural choices helps.

    We also have to thank the people that have risked their own liberty to expose the true barbarity of the meat and diary industries. There is nothing better than seeing it with your own eyes.

    I hear what you’re saying about the gathering in Galway but if you look into the social changes and choices and options in a city like Melbourne you can see what is possible.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    I don’t recall any figures in any of the docs. These things quickly ‘date’ so they’d have to state exactly what period they’re referring to.

    Yes, I’ve heard some wild figures but I’m suspicious of them. More and more people are definitely becoming aware that veganism’s not scary, that’s for sure, but actual numbers following a plant-based lifestyle full-time is still low.

    The most I’ve ever seen at a Galway potluck, for instance, is around 80. That in itself is brilliant but not great in a city full of intelligent people.

    We have to work on eliminating unfounded negativity - remember, there isn’t a single reason on the planet to knock a proper plant-based diet, but people still do for their own selfish and unempathetic reasons - as well as support any business or venture that actually understands and uses the word ‘vegan’ in an honest way.

    I agree with a lot you say there. However at the piece highlighted - imo it is a fallacy to state that something 'can't or shouldn't be criticised. That is a slippery slope of which there are plenty of examples in history.

    And in truth no-one here afaik is 'knocking a plant based diet'. Rather the issues highlighted concern those films which appear to be using the subtext to serve up a big side order of sensationalism on other subjects.

    Having an opinion or being objective regarding such films is therefore neither 'selfish or 'unempathetic' regardless of any hyperbole. No one needs to be told what or how to think ...

    As stated in the video I posted - many such films seem to alienate more than they educate or inform.


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    Not sure if any of you are based in England but this is happening in London -

    https://www.plantbasednews.org/post/vegan-2018-documentary-premiere-london-leicester-square


  • Registered Users Posts: 755 ✭✭✭davidjtaylor


    Not sure if any of you are based in England but this is happening in London -

    https://www.plantbasednews.org/post/vegan-2018-documentary-premiere-london-leicester-square

    Looks good. There was a Vegan 2016 and a Vegan 2017 too. Fair play to 'em.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,104 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    I'm in London often and it's crazy how much veganism has increased in presence there. If I'm back when this is on I'll check it out, cheers!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 346 ✭✭TheFortField


    gozunda wrote: »
    So this particular video I've picked out is not a slick or big budget film - rather it's a regular vegan youtuber video which comes across as honest, informative and thought provoking. Enjoy.

    I watched this video and the only thing I agree with her on, is her point that it's okay for a vegan or those following a plant-based diet to be critical of some of the pro-vegan articles and documentaries'.

    However, I think she has a bit of cheek to find fault with the work/research of qualified and some (very experienced) medical practitioners. She may be vegan but what qualifications does she have? I have had my clashes with traditional medical practitioners in the past and I'm not afraid to question them if I've concerns about the advice/treatment they're prescribing etc. However, in this case I would place much more weight on the opinions and testimony of Dr. Michael Greger and his colleagues than some random You Tuber.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,285 ✭✭✭jh79


    I watched this video and the only thing I agree with is her on, is her point that it's okay for a vegan or those following a plant-based diet to be critical of some of the pro-vegan articles and documentaries'.

    However, I think she has a bit of cheek to find fault with the work/research of qualified and some (very experienced) medical practitioners. She may be vegan but what qualifications doe she have? I have had my clashes with traditional medical practitioners in the past and I'm not afraid to question them if I've concerns about the advice/treatment they're prescribing etc. However, in this case I would place much more weight on the opinions and testimony of Dr. Michael Greger and his colleagues than some random You Tuber.

    Here's a review by science based medicine.

    There are undisputed health advantages to a plant-based diet, but the evidence is insufficient to recommend that everyone adopt a vegan diet. The What the Health movie is not a balanced documentary, but an alarmist, biased polemic. It cherry-picks scientific studies, exaggerates, makes claims that are untrue, relies on testimonials and interviews with questionable “experts,” and fails to put the evidence into perspective. It presents no evidence to support the claim that a vegan diet can prevent and cure all the major diseases. It is simply not a reliable source of health information.


    https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/what-the-health-a-movie-with-an-agenda/


  • Registered Users Posts: 755 ✭✭✭davidjtaylor


    jh79 wrote: »
    It cherry-picks scientific studies, exaggerates, makes claims that are untrue, relies on testimonials and interviews with questionable “experts,” and fails to put the evidence into perspective.

    That applies to more than just documentaries. Pick any 'study' by Monsanto, for instance, or the dairy industry.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,285 ✭✭✭jh79


    That applies to more than just documentaries. Pick any 'study' by Monsanto, for instance, or the dairy industry.

    Big difference between a documentary misrepresenting scientific data and studies that provide methodologies that allow the reader to asses for any bias or flaws.

    If you know they are essentially works of fiction why bother with them?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    That applies to more than just documentaries. Pick any 'study' by Monsanto, for instance, or the dairy industry.

    It remains that the veracity or otherwise of whoever neither excuses or justifies the misuse of information and the making of fabulous claims based on specific scientific studies.

    In fact in doing so to promote veganism - such 'documentaries' become little more than propaganda type films


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    I watched this video and the only thing I agree with her on, is her point that it's okay for a vegan or those following a plant-based diet to be critical of some of the pro-vegan articles and documentaries'.
    However, I think she has a bit of cheek to find fault with the work/research of qualified and some (very experienced) medical practitioners. She may be vegan but what qualifications doe she have?
    I have had my clashes with traditional medical practitioners in the past and I'm not afraid to question them if I've concerns about the advice/treatment they're prescribing etc. However, in this case I would place much more weight on the opinions and testimony of Dr. Michael Greger and his colleagues than some random You Tuber.

    I believe you will find that she is being critical of much of the presentation and interpretation of the work/research of various medical practitioners and scientists used in the "What the Health" video.

    In this she needs no relevant medical qualifications - just an enquiring and objective assesment of the video. As detailed previously there a number of other vegans who have already detailed the misuse of such research and scientific data as being detrimental to veganism overall.

    With regards to Dr Greger - he remains a controversial figure who has been criticised by other medical professionals for his extreme stance on the promotion of a vegan lifestyle. It has been said that "Greger often overstates the known benefits of such a (vegan) diet as well as the harm caused by eating animal products (for example, in a talk, he claimed that a single meal rich in animal products can "cripple" one's arteries), and he sometimes does not discuss evidence that contradicts his strong claims."

    I find her views to be fairly balanced tbh.

    See:
    https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/death-as-a-foodborne-illness-curable-by-veganism/


  • Registered Users Posts: 755 ✭✭✭davidjtaylor


    jh79 wrote: »
    Big difference between a documentary misrepresenting scientific data and studies that provide methodologies that allow the reader to asses for any bias or flaws.

    If you know they are essentially works of fiction why bother with them?

    A misrepresentation is a misrepresentation, however you present it.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,285 ✭✭✭jh79


    A misrepresentation is a misrepresentation, however you present it.

    Doesn't excuse the lies peddled by this movie.

    So why do you watch movies like this knowing that the majority of the claims made in them are false?


  • Registered Users Posts: 755 ✭✭✭davidjtaylor


    jh79 wrote: »
    Doesn't excuse the lies peddled by this movie.

    So why do you watch movies like this knowing that the majority of the claims made in them are false?

    There's never an excuse for lies, whether by Bayer or Tony Blair.

    I watch whatever I want and make up my own mind, just the same as you.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    There's never an excuse for lies, whether by Bayer or Tony Blair. I watch whatever I want and make up my own mind, just the same as you.

    Well if you've watched them fair enough and if you wish to ignore the evidence otherwise.
    However actively promoting and pushing such films purely on the basis that they are pro-vegan where it's impossible to make that type of judgement makes no sense whatsover

    For example from the blog posted previously...
    Documentaries worth seeing...

    I haven’t watched all of these and some I’ve only seen a half or so.

    https://www.livingvegan.ie/documentaries-worth-seeing/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,285 ✭✭✭jh79


    There's never an excuse for lies, whether by Bayer or Tony Blair.

    I watch whatever I want and make up my own mind, just the same as you.

    Now you know that the claims made in the film are not evidence based what's your opinion of the film?


  • Registered Users Posts: 755 ✭✭✭davidjtaylor


    jh79 wrote: »
    Now you know that the claims made in the film are not evidence based what's your opinion of the film?

    I'll watch it sometime and let you know.


  • Registered Users Posts: 755 ✭✭✭davidjtaylor


    This is probably the most useful starting point if you're worried about What the Health?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,285 ✭✭✭jh79


    This is probably the most useful starting point if you're worried about What the Health?

    So in summary the film is a load of nonsense.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    This is probably the most useful starting point if you're worried about What the Health?


    And yet when posted that exact review of 'What the Health' linked above I was ignored and later made out as derailing the thread ???

    https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057902074/1/#post107998033

    As someone said previously - it can be a bit of an echo chamber here at times ...

    ¯\_(ツ)_/ ¯. 


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,104 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    Diminion will be made free soon to stream

    26h7vmb8w3q11.jpg


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,324 ✭✭✭Tilikum17


    https://vimeo.com/293352305/2e938735db

    Beef farmer that struggles with his conscience


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,324 ✭✭✭Tilikum17


    Diminion will be made free soon to stream

    26h7vmb8w3q11.jpg

    But...but...but that’s not ireland. None of that cruelty would ever happen on a farm in Ireland. Don’t you know that?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    Tilikum17 wrote: »
    https://vimeo.com/293352305/2e938735dbBeef farmer that struggles with his conscience

    :rolleyes:

    The guy you referred to inherited the family farm. He was a vegetarian for 25 years and later turned vegan. It would be quite surprising if had continued with cattle tbh ...

    Do people who convert from being Catholic to Presbyterian continue to believe in transubstantiation?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    Tilikum17 wrote: »
    But...but...but that’s not ireland. None of that cruelty would ever happen on a farm in Ireland. Don’t you know that?

    If you're not aware - there's already a whole thread on that overtly sensationalist Australian video which has little relevance to reality imo

    See:
    https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057892843/1/#post107560863


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,104 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    Tilikum17 wrote: »
    https://vimeo.com/293352305/2e938735db

    Beef farmer that struggles with his conscience

    That was really well shot and a great story. You can feel the pressure Jay was under and his wife was right that there needs to be more support for farmers instead of them being attacked. It must have been so difficult for him to change his whole life, everything he has known for his animals, not to mention potential from his friends and peers.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,104 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    I found a trailer for a similar documentary about a farmer and his pigs:

    https://vimeo.com/215934124


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    I found a trailer for a similar documentary about a farmer and his pigs:

    https://vimeo.com/215934124

    Interesting parallel that there are a number of documentaries of vegans turning back to livestock farming and even the craft of butchery. Saw this one recently

    Viewers discretion as required.

    https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=265652004156377&id=341163402640457&refsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2FNowThisNews%2Fvideos%2F265652004156377%2F&_rdr


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,324 ✭✭✭Tilikum17


    I found a trailer for a similar documentary about a farmer and his pigs:

    https://vimeo.com/215934124

    Thanks, I’ll have a look at that later.


  • Registered Users Posts: 755 ✭✭✭davidjtaylor


    Tilikum17 wrote: »
    https://vimeo.com/293352305/2e938735db

    Beef farmer that struggles with his conscience

    Look forward to seeing that. Thanks, Tilikum17 (there are at least 17 Tilikums???? :D_)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    That was really well shot and a great story. You can feel the pressure Jay was under and his wife was right that there needs to be more support for farmers instead of them being attacked. It must have been so difficult for him to change his whole life, everything he has known for his animals, not to mention potential from his friends and peers.

    What is remarkable is that even after making the decision to give up cattle farming - Jay and his family were attacked for not being 'vegan' enough and inundated with social media bullying and criticism whilst choosing to be vegetarian.

    https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/823906/Countryfile-Adam-Henson-Matt-Baker

    I wonder what pressure he was put under as a result of those attacks from vegans who criticised him for being a vegetarian ....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,324 ✭✭✭Tilikum17


    Look forward to seeing that. Thanks, Tilikum17 (there are at least 17 Tilikums???? :D_)

    Nah, only one :)


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