A night in with Netflix

I love movies. I always have.. So naturally, when I first became vegetarian, I sought out all the movies I could that dealt with cruelty to animals and the food industry. Below, I have compiled a short list of some of my favorites that I think are worth viewing by everyone (vegan or otherwise). All these movies are available through Netflix, and you can even add some of them to your instant queue!

The Cove (91 min.)

Available for instant streaming on Netflix

Ric O'Barry's life with dolphins took off in the 1960s when he was hired to capture and train five dolphins for the TV show Flipper. In 1970, Ric realized that these social animals were being denied everything that is natural and important to them, and he subsequently founded The Dolphin Project in order to educate people about the cruelty of dolphin captivity. This Academy Award–winning 2009 documentary follows Ric and his team as they fight against fishers, police, and the Japanese government to uncover a secret annual "dolphin drive hunt" in which more than 2,000 dolphins are netted and slaughtered in Taiji, Wakayama, Japan.

Food, Inc. (94 min.)

Available for instant streaming on Netflix

Directed by Emmy Award–winner Robert Kenner, Food, Inc. shines a harrowing spotlight on America's corporate food industry. Broken into segments, the film focuses on cruelty to animals, human welfare, and the economic and environmental impact that the corporate food industry has on our lives.

With cold weather just around the corner what a perfect way to cuddle up with your cutie and get comfy!!