Reading and Media Resources

Documentary based on Nim Chimpsky, a book detailing the bizarre history of Project Nim, a language research project in which the subject chimpanzee was raised like a human child, taught sign language...

Controversial and impactful documentary on the harms of the global fishing industry.

Documentary on animal activists who, based on a campaign known as “Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty,” found themselves targeted as terrorists by the United States government.

Documentary film about the Taiji, Japan, dolphin hunting drive. It was awarded the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2010. Directed by Louie Psihoyos, starring Ric O’Barry.

Documentary about exotic animals kept as pets, including information about the inadequacy of legal regimes governing this practice and the dangers presented.

A documentary focusing on both ethical and technological developments around the world regarding the use of animals as food and contemplating a post-meat figure.

Documentary about the work of photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur, who has traveled the world photographing animals held in conditions of cruelty, captivity and, occasionally, kindness. Directed by Liz...

Documentary about a pig farmer who turns his back on animal agriculture.

A documentary about an animal activist who has devoted himself to opposing MarineLand, a Canadian aquatic theme park.