Anthropology of the Dutch: The animal rights activists

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Channel: vpro world stories · 2017 · Travel & Events

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The pigeonhole man engages in the fast growing community of animal lovers. There are animal lovers who love their pet so much and at the same time do not see any objection in eating a burger or grilling bacon on the barbecue. But there is also a core of animal lovers who shiver at the thought of eating animals and who does not want to make a distinction between humans and animals. How complicated is life within the community of the righteous animal rights activists? When does an animal lover become an animal rights activist? How can he still live well if he experiences a permanent massacre around him? And can he actually be friends with a meat-eater?
Original title: De Hokjesman - De Dierenvrienden
Fascinated by the prevailing pigeonhole spirit, the pigeonhole man goes on field research into the world of appealing Dutch subcultures. With a wink to the classical ethnologist, dressed in a three-piece suit with a bow tie, he analyzes the man as one of the animal groups.
Directed by: Jurjen Blick & Michael Schaap
Research: Hellen van Schelven
Camera: Pim Hawinkels & Hans Bouma
Sound: Bouwe Mulder & Bram Meindersma
Presented by: Michael Schaap

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