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Thinking about joining the plant-based revolution but need a little infotainment to get you started? Look no further than this list of documentaries! I have got everything from laugh-out-loud science to emotional gut-punches (with a side of delicious vegan recipe inspiration).

1. Forks Over Knives: When Doctors Tell Steak to Moo-ve Over

The Lowdown: This documentary is basically a giant science experiment proving a plant-based diet is the ultimate BFF for your body. Watch it, and you might just find yourself craving a salad taller than your indecisiveness at a buffet.

2. Cowspiracy: Udder Chaos in the Meat Industry

The Moo-vie Pitch: Forget boring environmental documentaries! This film exposes the shocking environmental impact of animal agriculture, all while making you wonder if your leather jacket is judging you for the Amazon rainforest.

3. What the Health: Investigating the Not-So-Healthy Truth (Spoiler: It’s Not the Tofu)

The Diagnosis: Get ready for some hard-hitting investigative journalism that’ll make you question everything on your plate. This documentary pulls back the curtain on the not-so-rosy relationship between animal products and your insides. You might start looking at that hot dog shaped like a question mark with suspicion.

4. Dominion: Factory Farming Exposed (Not Your Typical Action Hero)

The Mission: This film throws on its metaphorical night-vision goggles to expose the realities of factory farming. Warning: Might not be for the faint of heart (or stomach), but knowledge is power! This could empower you to choose a plant-based protein that kicks butt… ethically.

5. Earthlings: A Tearjerker with a Happy Ending (Seriously)

The Feels Trip: Grab your tissues for this emotional rollercoaster. This documentary might have you reaching for the tissues, but don’t worry, it also highlights the beauty of compassion and the joys of a vegan lifestyle. Think of it as a warm hug (and maybe a comforting bowl of vegan chili) for your soul.

6. Vegan: Ethical & Delicious (For the Foodies Out There)

The Feast: Calling all food lovers! This documentary is a celebration of all things plant-based, showcasing the creativity, diversity, and sheer deliciousness of vegan cuisine. You might just forget cheese fries ever existed after watching this.

7. Grist: The Future of Food (A Hopeful Look Ahead)

The Vision: Feeling overwhelmed by all the environmental stuff? This documentary offers a more optimistic outlook, exploring innovative solutions and sustainable practices for the future of food. It’ll leave you feeling hopeful and ready to be a part of the change!

8. Food Inc.: How Our Food System Got So Gross (A Reality Check)

The Gross-Out: This documentary takes a critical look at the industrial food system, from factory farms to grocery store shelves. It’s not always pretty, but knowledge is power, and this might just inspire you to take control of what you put on your plate.

9. Okja: A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship (with a Vegan Twist)

The Tearjerker (But Cute!): Okay, this isn’t strictly a documentary, but it’s a heartwarming film about a young girl and her genetically modified “super pig” best friend. It’ll make you question our relationship with animals and might leave you craving a snuggle with your own furry (or feathered) friend.

10. Vegucated: Three Meat-Eaters Try Vegan (A Hilarious Experiment)

The Laugh Riot: This lighthearted documentary follows three friends who challenge themselves to go vegan for six weeks. Get ready for hilarious mishaps, surprising discoveries, and maybe even a newfound appreciation for a good vegan brownie.

So there you have it! From laugh-out-loud science to thought-provoking exposés, there’s a vegan documentary for everyone. It will get you to question what our society incentivizes and consider alternatives. My journey of metamorphosis began with the movie – ‘What the Health’. It inspired me to do research and question my lifestyle choices in depth.

Now, grab some popcorn (air-popped, of course!), gather your friends, and get ready to be inspired!