Recommended resources
Learn more about animal rights and veganism
List of recommended resources
Here you can find recommendations that can give you more knowledge about plant-based food and animal rights.
Below are a number of links to both free and purchasable materials. The recommendations are divided by theme to make it easier for you to navigate.
Climate and environment
COWSPIRACY: A documentary that examines the impact of animal agriculture on the climate and the environment.
SEASPIRACY: A documentary that examines the impact of fishing on the climate and the environment.
DON'T LOOK UP: A film about two astronomers who discover that a comet is heading towards Earth—but no one seems to care.
GITTEMARY.COM: A blog about sustainable living with zero waste and a plant-based diet (there is also a YouTube channel and an Instagram profile).
WHAT'S WRONG WITH HOW WE EAT: A Ted Talk, also available on YouTube, about the consequences of meat consumption on the climate and the environment.
Ethics
DOMINION: An Australian documentary exploring the morality and validity of our dominion over the animal kingdom.
EARTHLINGS: An American documentary about humans' use of animals as pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and for research.
WHY WE EAT PIGS, WEAR COWS AND LOVE DOGS: A book about the psychology behind eating animals by social psychologist Melanie Joy.
MY OCTOPUS TEACHER: A documentary about the unlikely friendship between a human and an octopus.
OKJA: A film about a genetically modified "super pig" and a girl's attempt to rescue it from the clutches of the meat industry.
EATING ANIMALS: An informative and thought-provoking book that addresses the question: Should we eat meat or not? (also available as a documentary)
BEYOND BELIEVES: A book by psychologist Melanie Joy, which provides a practical guide for meat eaters, vegans, and vegetarians on how to relate to each other and their friends, family, and colleagues.
THIS IS VEGAN PROPAGANDA: A book by Ed Winters that will show you the hidden side of animal agriculture and give you the knowledge to understand the extent of the problems at stake.
BLACKFISH: A documentary that tells the story of Tilikum, a performing killer whale who killed several people while in captivity.
TYKE ELEPHANT OUTLAW: A documentary about Tykes the elephant's escape from captivity and humans' relationship with other species.
POWERARCHY: A book by psychologist Melanie Joy that examines the system that informs all systems of oppression and the psychology that enables it.
Health
THE GAME CHANGERS: A documentary presented by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, Lewis Hamilton, Novak Djokovic, and Chris Paul about top athletes and experts who reveal that the best way to excel in sports is by eating plant-based foods.
THE PLANT-BASED DIET: A book about the latest research in plant-based nutrition by clinical dietitian Maria Felding and physician Tobias Schmidt Hansen.
HOW NOT TO DIE: A science-based guide to combating society's worst diseases through a plant-based diet.
NUTRIONFACTS.ORG: The latest in food science to help you make the healthiest choices for you and your family.
THEY'RE TRYING TO KILL US: A documentary about injustice in the food industry and the intersectionality between systemic racism, poverty, and chronic diseases.
Cookbooks
VEGAN TEMPTATIONS by MIA SOMMER (desserts only)
VEGAN FAVORITE DISHES by THOMAS EREX