I've been on a vegan lifestyle journey for about 6 years, so I really appreciate documentaries that delve into that world and do valid research into what changes occur in the body both short-term and long-term. What I really was interested in with this documentary is taking twins and comparing the effects of opposing diets over a short period of time to gain a more reliable baseline.
That interest was quickly killed when the documentary went on long rants from various politicians about the end of the world, climate change, and cow farts. Again, I absolutely believe in a massive reduction in meat consumption by people who choose an omnivorous diet, if not for the health of the person, at least for the benefit of the animals that live miserable lives so people can eat them. Again, I completely support a person's right to choose whatever diet they deem fit for themselves, but at the same time I can hope for better treatment for the animals that comprise a portion of their diet.
That being said, this documentary gives the impression that you simple follow these people and their diets and changes over a period of time. That's not what this documentary is about though. It is a long and drawn out lecture from politicians about climate change, cow farts, and the end of the world. Listen, if you want credibility, any credibility, do NOT include a politician in your message. It was such an immense turn off, and I am coming from the side of the isle that actually supports a plant-based diet. But this documentary is just overkill. Stick to the diet theme, don't try to shove every 'save the planet' talking point into a few hours, you only turn people off and turn people away.
It's ironic really, the message in the documentary has a 'everything in moderation' tone, yet this documentary is the furthest from moderation in trying to shove every talking point down the viewer's throat. It's a shame too, because presenting valid studies with research like this is great to show people who are questioning changing their diets.
That interest was quickly killed when the documentary went on long rants from various politicians about the end of the world, climate change, and cow farts. Again, I absolutely believe in a massive reduction in meat consumption by people who choose an omnivorous diet, if not for the health of the person, at least for the benefit of the animals that live miserable lives so people can eat them. Again, I completely support a person's right to choose whatever diet they deem fit for themselves, but at the same time I can hope for better treatment for the animals that comprise a portion of their diet.
That being said, this documentary gives the impression that you simple follow these people and their diets and changes over a period of time. That's not what this documentary is about though. It is a long and drawn out lecture from politicians about climate change, cow farts, and the end of the world. Listen, if you want credibility, any credibility, do NOT include a politician in your message. It was such an immense turn off, and I am coming from the side of the isle that actually supports a plant-based diet. But this documentary is just overkill. Stick to the diet theme, don't try to shove every 'save the planet' talking point into a few hours, you only turn people off and turn people away.
It's ironic really, the message in the documentary has a 'everything in moderation' tone, yet this documentary is the furthest from moderation in trying to shove every talking point down the viewer's throat. It's a shame too, because presenting valid studies with research like this is great to show people who are questioning changing their diets.