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The woman who'd rather be dead than use animal-tested insulin. Unhinged? Devoted? You decide.
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I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA (2007)

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Overview

Documentary

A candid and introspective look at the extreme beliefs and motives of Ingrid Newkirk, the British-born co-founder and driving force behind People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the world's largest animal-rights organization.

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Standout Aspects

Direction

Galkin refuses to hero-worship or demonize—just observes.

Production

Unprecedented access to PETA's chaotic inner sanctum.

Best for:Solo: Late-night existential spiral about your own ethics.·Friends: Debate fuel for your most opinionated friend group.
Heads up:Disturbing: Graphic undercover footage of animal cruelty and lab experiments.
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Director

Matthew Galkin

ReleasedNov 17, 2007
Runtime1h 12m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensityhigh
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
HBO Documentary Films
Stick Figure Productions

Top Cast

Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson

Herself

Bill Maher

Bill Maher

Himself

P!nk

P!nk

Herself

Ingrid Newkirk

Ingrid Newkirk

Herself

Marc Bouwer

Marc Bouwer

Self

Alex Pacheco

Alex Pacheco

Himself

Bruce Friedrich

Bruce Friedrich

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Newkirk's infamous will specifies her flesh be 'barbecued' and her eyes delivered to the EPA—she updates it periodically and keeps copies publicly available.

Cultural

Released during PETA's 2007 'Hollywood takeover' era, the film captures the organization at peak media saturation before social media fragmented activist culture.

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