If you are looking for some really great documentary films about plant-based food and the benefits of consuming them, then we have you covered. It doesn’t matter if you are new to the subject or a long time dedicated Vegan; these five documentaries are a must-watch.
In no particular order, here are five must-watch Vegan / Plant-Based documentary films:
The Game Changers (2018)
The Game Changers is a James Cameron produced documentary. The film follows former UFC fighter, James Wilks, as he researches the benefits that a plant-based diet. Wilks discovered a group of elite athletes who follow a plant-based diet. The results of James Wilk’s research is amazing. The Game Changers features interviews from Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Smith, Griff Whalen, Scott Jurek, Bryant Jennings, Lewis Hamilton, Kendrick Farris, Nimai Delgado, Dotsie Bausch, and Patrik Baboumian.
The Game Changers is currently streaming on Netflix. Check out the trailer below:
Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (2014)
The Netflix version of Cowspiracy was produced by Leonardo DiCaprio. The documentary follows Kip Andersen as he explores the impact of animal agriculture on the environment. Cowspiracy was directed by Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn. The film exposes the influence of the meat and dairy industry on environmental organizations who ignores the destruction that animal agriculture have on the environment. Greenpeace, Sierra Club, Surfrider Foundation, Rainforest Action Network, and Oceana were investigated in the film.
Cowspiracy is currently streaming on Netflix. Check out the trailer below:
Forks Over Knives (2011)
Forks Over Knives was written and directed by Lee Fulkerson. The film explores the benefit of becoming a vegan and adapting a whole-food plant-based diet. Forks Over Knives discusses The China Study. The China Study was a 20 year study that indicates that coronary artery disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancer is linked to a diet of meat and dairy products.
Forks Over Knives is currently streaming on Netflix. Check out the trailer below:
What The Health (2017)
What The Health was directed by Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn, the same team that created Cowspiracy. The film exposes the collusion between the meat and dairy industries and government, pharmaceutical and health organizations. What The Health shows the negative health impact of consuming meat and dairy products and the healing properties of a plant-based diet.
What The Health is currently streaming on Netflix. Check out the trailer below:
Earthlings (2005)
Earthlings is one of the most horrific horror films that I have ever seen. It’s a documentary written and directed by Shaun Monson. The film is narrated by Joaquin Phoenix. Earthlings uses hidden cameras and never-before-seen footage to expose the day-to-day practices of the largest industries in the world which rely entirely on animals for profit.
Check out the trailer below:
