I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA
by Matthew Galkin
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Actor: I Am An Animal-Story of Ingrid Newkirk & PetaDirector: Matthew Galkin
Brand: HBO HOME VIDEO
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 72 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-01-08
Audience Rating: Unrated
Model: 94423
Studio: HBO HOME VIDEO
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- The HBO Documentary I am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA is a candid and introspective look at the beliefs and motives of Ingrid Newkirk, the founder and leader of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Told through interviews with Newkirk, PETA employees, and PETA supporters and critics alike, viewers glimpse into the inner-workings of this controversial animal rights group.
DVD Reviews of I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA
DVD Review: A Revealing Look At A Controversial Woman And Organization
Summary: 5 Stars
While it seems that all of the reviews before me gave this documentary five stars for the bravery, willpower and commitment of Ingrid Newkirk, I have to say that my reasoning for giving it five stars is a little different. First of all let it be known that I agree with Newkirk and PETA that there are many horrible things happening to animals throughout the world. I also agree that mankind should step up to protect these animals as best as we can. However, I highly disagree with Newkirk's attention-getting tactics. From naked running of the humans to caged humans protesting a circus to "Un-Happy Meals" to vandalizing storefronts, PETA is, at times, a borderline cult. This documentary highlights the sometimes tasteless and illegal tactics used by the group to promote their message. I completely understand attacking sacred cows, but any advertising class will inform you that such actions can produce results on both ends of the spectrum. Representatives of other animal rights groups such as the Humane Society are interviewed as well as the now-departed co-founder of PETA, Alex Pacheco. All of them call into question the motives and the actions of Newkirk and her group.
A revealing expose of Butterball and ConAgra is also shown. It shows the process that PETA goes through in order to get inside a slaughterhouse and what they do in order to gather evidence to form a case against the company. We also get to see a freed turkey from the Butterball plant live in a containment room until a home is found for it. The oddity of it all is that Newkirk and the investigator leave the turkey alone in a brightly lit room with soothing sounds playing in the background.
We also get a glimpse at the "look at me" crowd in Hollywood basically using Newkirk and PETA to gain exposure. Bill Maher, who's responses to questions in this documentary draw doubts about his sanity, is also highlighted.
A possible connection between PETA and animal rights terrorist groups such as the E.L.F. and A.L.F. is also explored, although PETA completely denies any direct affiliation with such groups.
As much as "I Am A Friend Of God" tries to show the extremes of fundamentalist Christians in the United States, "I Am An Animal" shows the extremes of the animal rights movement. While there are definitely some terrible things happening to animals in the world and groups such as the Humane Society are trying to put a stop to them rationally, this documentary shows us just how irrational and, dare I say, semi-psychotic some animal rights activists can be.
I highly recommend this documentary. It does move the viewer to want to go out and help an animal, but I don't think that PETA is taking the proper action to get things corrected.
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Studio: Hbo Home Video Release Date: 09/23/2008 Rating: NrBestsellers in DVD
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