{"id":777435,"date":"2025-01-27T10:17:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T15:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/animalrightswatch.us\/?p=777435"},"modified":"2025-01-27T10:27:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T15:27:21","slug":"a44-the-vegan-zombie-new-film-gives-a-vegan-twist-to-the-zombie-apocalypse-narrative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/animalrightswatch.us\/?p=777435","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;A44 (The Vegan Zombie)&#8217;: New film gives a vegan twist to the zombie apocalypse narrative"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<blockquote  class=\"bs-quote bs-quote-1 bsq-t1 bsq-s1 bsq-left\">\n\t\t<div class=\"quote-content\">\n\t\t\t<p>At its core, the A44 movie is a tale of compassion, told through the unexpected lens of a zombie narrative. What makes A44 stand out is its ability to weave a pro-vegan message into a genre typically known for its gritty violence and survivalist themes. Central to the plot is the bond between the lead character and his loyal German Shepherd, a relationship that serves as a metaphor for the larger theme: the need to extend empathy beyond one\u2019s pets to all sentient beings.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>JORDI CASMITJANA:<\/strong> What happens when you add a vegan twist to a zombie apocalypse? You get A44, the brainchild of Chris Cooney, better known as \u201cThe Vegan Zombie.\u201d This groundbreaking film revolves around a small town succumbing to a zombie apocalypse and manages to sneak in an animal rights message while maintaining the squirm-in-your-seat horror and the frequent laughs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Set for release in 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.a44movie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A44<\/a> has already captured attention with its intriguing premise and an official trailer that promises humor, heart, and a whole lot of zombies. Featuring vegan advocates and celebrities like Dr. Michael Greger and UnchainedTV\u2019s Jane Velez-Mitchell, alongside Cooney himself, A44 delivers its message through a captivating fictional narrative packed with action and comedy&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>The movie\u2019s production was as groundbreaking as its story: 100% vegan, from the catered meals to the props used on set. Cooney ensured every detail aligned with his ethical principles. Even the \u201ccheeseburgers\u201d and \u201cmilkshakes\u201d seen on screen were vegan replicas, making A44 a trailblazer in ethical filmmaking.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>At its core, A44 tells the story of survival in a world overrun by zombies. Cooney explains that the movie is \u201ca tale of compassion, told through the unexpected lens of a zombie narrative.\u201d What makes A44 stand out is its ability to weave a pro-vegan message into a genre typically known for its gritty violence and survivalist themes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Central to the plot is the bond between the lead character and his loyal German Shepherd, a relationship that serves as a metaphor for the larger theme: the need to extend empathy beyond one\u2019s pets to all sentient beings&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>The plan is to premiere the film in Syracuse and do screenings in other cities with a percentage of ticket sales benefiting animal sanctuaries. 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