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Melanie Joy

Born September 2, 1966 (age 59)

Melanie Joy is an American social psychologist and author, primarily notable for coining and promulgating the term carnism.[1] She is the founding president of nonprofit advocacy group Beyond Carnism, previously known as Carnism Awareness & Action Network (CAAN),[2] as well as a former professor of psychology and sociology at the University of Massachusetts Boston.[3] She has published the books S…

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In the Name of the Animals

In the Name of the Animals · 2016

In the Name of the Animals

MovieDocumentary

The film explores the ambivalent relationship of people and their fellow creatures: animals.

Empathy

Empathy · 2017

MovieDocumentary

Ed is commissioned to make a documentary intending to change those habits of society that are harmful to animals. But completely alien to the animal protection movement, he will realize that to carry out the project, he must first convince himself.

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In the Name of the Animals

In the Name of the Animals · 2016

In the Name of the Animals

MovieDocumentary

The film explores the ambivalent relationship of people and their fellow creatures: animals.

Empathy

Empathy · 2017

MovieDocumentary

Ed is commissioned to make a documentary intending to change those habits of society that are harmful to animals. But completely alien to the animal protection movement, he will realize that to carry out the project, he must first convince himself.

Melanie Joy