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Slay

  • 2022
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
145
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Slay (2022)
Documentary

A documentary going behind the scenes of the fashion industry to investigate fur, leather and wool, greenwashing and the impact of brands using animal skins on people, planet and animals.A documentary going behind the scenes of the fashion industry to investigate fur, leather and wool, greenwashing and the impact of brands using animal skins on people, planet and animals.A documentary going behind the scenes of the fashion industry to investigate fur, leather and wool, greenwashing and the impact of brands using animal skins on people, planet and animals.

  • Director
    • Rebecca Cappelli
  • Writer
    • Rebecca Cappelli
  • Stars
    • Rebecca Cappelli
    • Melanie Joy
    • Samata Pattinson
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    145
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    • Director
      • Rebecca Cappelli
    • Writer
      • Rebecca Cappelli
    • Stars
      • Rebecca Cappelli
      • Melanie Joy
      • Samata Pattinson
    • 15User reviews
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    Rebecca Cappelli
    • Self (Investigative Filmmaker)
    Melanie Joy
    Melanie Joy
    • Self (Dr. Social Psychology)
    Samata Pattinson
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    William Potter
    William Potter
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    Dana Thomas
    Dana Thomas
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    Lucy Watson
    Lucy Watson
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    10hacenetaibi

    Eye-Opening

    Great demonstration of what is happening. Entertaining, in the format, and chilling in the content.

    It's great to have access and see what is happening "behind the scene". It walks you through different businesses and different continents looking for the source of what we wear everyday, what we have on our skin.

    And it does a very good job in getting under our skin.

    Hopefully more brands and citizens will see this documentary to be better informed, and take better decisions for their future (and ours).

    I sent the link to watch it to several of my friends to spread the knowledge. After learning more about what we put in our plates, it is high time we know more about what we put on ourselves.
    10realrachelfirth

    Must watch

    Slay is a great documentary film that not only features people talking to the camera but also covers a lot of ground work for fur, leather and wool in several countries like India, China, Australia and Europe.

    One thing I really appreciate as I am quite sensitive, is that despite the topic being about animals (and planet and human rights) there is nothing graphic on the screen. I used to think leather and wool were fine and okay for the planet, and I was shocked by the facts, the data and the images that came from these industries. I am really recommending it to anyone interested in fashion, sustainability or simply making better choices.
    10heizema

    Incredibly powerful, informative and provokes change

    A worthwhile watch for anyone wanting to understand these industries, the truth behind what we wear and how we live. Emotional, empathetic and visually a very well done film by a passionate team. Especially poignant following the journey of filmmaker Rebecca from fashion lover to animal rights activism. This film has been thought about thoroughly - it was factual whilst also telling a story, one of which without a happy ending but leaves you feeling like we can and must do more to protect the animals, our planet, and humans involved in the production of materials. The world is changing and it's amazing to see people so passionate to pushing the change. Very well done.
    10acavegn-47695

    After having seen this film you will see fashion with different eyes

    The film shows the great disconnect between the shiny glamorous world of fashion and the cruel and destructive practices of this industry. It unveils how animals, workers and the environment is treated through the whole "value" chain. It is rather a "chain of cruelties".

    This documentary analyzes how most of the big brands are trying to make us believe the fairy tale that what we buy is sustainable and was produced under fair conditions. Every day we consume food or fashion we make choices. After having seen this movie you will may be rethink your daily choices and leave out all animal products.

    The film takes you on a trip through five continents behind the scenes of fur, leather and wool producers. You meet activists with breathtaking messages, infographics explain complex topics graphically and the soundtrack is amazing. For me, SLAY is the most emotional documentary film - it get's under your skin.
    10srikanthvijay

    All the gory truth about leather, fur and animal testing

    This is a documentary that has come out right in time when everyone is talking about the role of animals in our lives, for food, fashion and what not. Disclaimer: There are some graphic videos showing how fur animals are tortured, electrocuted and killed. Same with leather and other things in fashion. Most people are comfortably unaware of the goings on in the fashion industry where animals are unnecessarily tortured when there are non-animal alternatives that are a lot more sustainable. Everyone should definitely watch this documentary as it affects one and all.

    It is high time we leave animals out of our plates, clothes and cosmetics and this documentary definitely provides the impetus to do just that.

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