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Movies That Matter On Tour

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Movies That Matter Special

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Movies that Matter On Tour brings a selection of impactful festival films to LHC. Films that move, challenge, connect and inspire change. Always with context: your local volunteers provide an introduction or follow-up discussion with guest speakers at each screening.
 
An investigation into laboratory research on animals exposes a hidden world in which it’s not just the animals getting hurt. The story of Dr. Lisa Jones Engel, a primatologist turned animal welfare advocate, asks whether harming animals and ourselves in science’s name is justified.
 
The first speaker of the season is Dr. Jeffrey Bajramovic,  director of 3Rs Centre Utrecht (3RCU). To reduce the use of laboratory animals in research and education, the 3RCU stimulates the 3Rs of Replacement, Reduction and Refinement.

Credits

Regie
Tony Jones
Genre
Documentary
Speelduur
106 min.
Taal
English
Ondertiteling
No Subtitles

Omschrijving

Animal testing, specifically on primates, has long been controversial. However, its supposed necessity for medical breakthroughs has made many in the medical community and general public accept it. Sentient questions this assumption with an open mind and deep research. It draws on evidence and testimony from people on the front lines of animal experimentation around the world, some of whom have been traumatized by what they’ve seen and done.

With disturbing footage from highly secretive laboratories and a rigorous approach that includes conflicting voices, a complicated portrait of the efficacy of animal testing for the betterment of humankind emerges. Director Tony Jones asks us to consider, with great empathy to animals and humans alike: While we might have a need to test on animals, do we have a right?