NYC public screening of Animal People the humane movement in America A film by Gary Kaskel Music by Robert Douglas at The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival Tuesday, November 14, 2006 8:00p.m. at Village East Cinemas 181 2nd Avenue (at 12th Street) New York, NY 10003 ANIMAL PEOPLE is a history and overview of the animal protection movement in America. While the modern animal protection movement has it roots in the Victorian era, concern for the welfare of animals goes back centuries. Animal advocacy spans a wide philosophical spectrum, and this 84-minute documentary examines the major players in the animal protection movement past and present. Among those interviewed are Peter Singer (Animal Liberation), Tom Regan (The Case for Animal Rights), Ingrid Newkirk (PETA), Tippi Hedren (Roar Foundation), Ed Sayres (ASPCA), Ed Boks (formerly NYCACC), Wayne Pacelle (HSUS), Miyun Park & Paul Shapiro (Compassion Over Killing), NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Richard Avanzino (Maddie's Fund), Gene Bauston (Farm Sanctuary), Elliot Katz (In Defense of Animals), Dr. Neal Barnard (PCRM) and many others. Special tributes to Henry Bergh, Cleveland Amory and Henry Spira. Don't miss it! Tell your friends... to order tickets ($12) online, go to: http://www.nyfilmvideo.com or http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=nyc&query=detail&event=698860 [Posted in FML 5399]