A Cow at My Table
Originally released in 1998. A Cow at My Table is a documentary film. directed by Jennifer Abbott. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Susan Kitchen, Susan Schafers, and Joy Ripley
Synopsis
A Cow at My Table explores Western attitudes towards farm animals and meat, and the intense battle between animal advocates and the meat industry to influence the consumer's mind. Five years in production took Director Jennifer Abbott across Canada, the US, Australia and New Zealand to meet with the leaders of the animal rights movement, animal welfare advocates as well as spokespeople from livestock industries. A Cow at My Table inter-cuts these diverse perspectives with archival films, images from modern-day agribusiness and footage of farm animals shot from uncharacteristic vantage points.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1998
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Susan Kitchen
as Herself - Alberta Foundation for Animal Care
Susan Schafers
as Herself - Holborn Poultry Farms
Joy Ripley
as Herself - Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Ian Duncan
as Himself - Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare
Jeannette Armstrong
as Herself - Activist, Writer
Karen Davis
as Herself - United Poultry Concerns
Vandana Shiva
as Herself
Carol J. Adams
as Herself - Author of The Sexual Politics of Meat
Tom Regan
as Himself - Philosopher, Activist
Howard Lyman
as Himself - Author of Mad Cowboy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Flying Eye Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Cow at My Table about?
A Cow at My Table explores Western attitudes towards farm animals and meat, and the intense battle between animal advocates and the meat industry to influence the consumer's mind. Five years in pro...
Who directed A Cow at My Table?
A Cow at My Table was directed by Jennifer Abbott.
How long is A Cow at My Table?
A Cow at My Table has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was A Cow at My Table released?
A Cow at My Table was released on January 1, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Cow at My Table?
The main cast of A Cow at My Table includes Susan Kitchen, Susan Schafers, Joy Ripley, Ian Duncan, Jeannette Armstrong.