‘Sentient’: An emotionally powerful documentary of primate experimentation through the voices of those who carried it out
‘Sentient’: An emotionally powerful documentary of primate experimentation through the voices of those who carried it out
The new film called ‘Sentient’ traces scientist Jones-Engel’s journey, as well as that of the macaques, from the wild and breeding farms in Asia, to laboratories in the US and the UK, where they are used to test new medicines. About 40,000 are sent each year to the US alone. Sentient features interviews with several scientists at the University of Washington, which is where Jones-Engel spent most of her career. Many become emotional while talking about their work, and the animals. KERRY O’BRIEN: A new film called Sentient traces Jones-Engel’s journey, as well as that of the macaques, from the wild […]
STAR STRUCK: Animal advocate confronted by police for video blasting animal testing laboratory
STAR STRUCK: Animal advocate confronted by police for video blasting animal testing laboratory
Good Morning Britain (GMB) star and animal rights campaigner Anneka Svenska said she felt ‘violated’when two police officers turned up at her house over a video she had shared criticizing a facility using beagle puppies in laboratory testing. The police claimed Svenska committed an offense under the Online Safety Act. Svenska had blasted Cambridgeshire-based business, MBR Acres, in a clip in January for its disposal methods for dead animals. MBR Acres, the only UK site currently breeding dogs for animal testing, accused her of spreading ‘false allegations’. EKIN KARASIN: Good Morning Britain (GMB) star and animal rights campaigner Anneka Svenska was left “shaking” after […]
‘Ohh My Dog’: A heartfelt film about heroic dogs, spirited children and questionable adults
‘Ohh My Dog’: A heartfelt film about heroic dogs, spirited children and questionable adults
The film ‘Ohh My Dog’ celebrates the bond between humans and dogs, championing compassion and kindness towards voiceless beings as the truest form of religion. Metaphorically, it even presents dogs as a manifestation of God — selfless protectors who love unconditionally. KABITA PATHAK: ‘Ohh My Dog’ is two parallel stories that celebrate the bond between humans and dogs. It begins with a tribute to Senapati, a brave police dog, before moving to Assam, where young Appu (Maahi Rai) loses his beloved dog Momo (Oscar the Dog). As Appu begins searching for his pet, he discovers the dark world of dog smuggling. […]
