Watch Your Mommy Kills Animals

Your Mommy Kills Animals is a documentary film from 2007 that sheds light on the heated debate around animal rights and the practices of advocacy organizations. Produced and directed by Curt Johnson, the film features commentary from activists, veterinarians, and animal welfare officials alongside undercover footage of these organizations.

The film opens with a series of interviews with anti-animal testing activists who describe the horrors of animal experimentation and the ways in which animal welfare organizations work to put an end to these practices. It also includes examples of horrific animal testing experiments that get conducted and the gruesome impact they have on innocent animals. However, it does not show any gory visuals keeping the documentary family-friendly.

The film then turns its attention to the more controversial issue of animal rights activism, which often involves illegal and militant tactics carried out by dedicated activists seeking to end animal exploitation altogether. The documentary introduces us to groups that use threatening tactics, such as the Animal Liberation Front, which has been designated as a terrorist organization by the FBI.

The documentary presents the contrast between animal welfare organizations, such as the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), and animal rights organizations, such as Animal Liberation Front (ALF) and the Animal Defense League (ADL). It portrays animal welfare organizations as working within the boundaries of the law to stop animal cruelty, while the animal rights organizations often use illegal acts of vandalism or destruction to further their agenda.

The film then shifts its focus to the activities of HSUS, which is one of the biggest animal welfare advocacy groups in the United States. The documentary makes a case that HSUS spends only 1% of its resources on animal shelters and focuses heavily on lobbying efforts and advertising campaigns instead. The documentary argues that HSUS' massive advertising campaigns and lobbying activities are more focused on raising money rather than using them for animal welfare activities. In their attempt to construct their point, the documentary shows a series of ads that HSUS has produced over the years that comprise graphic visuals and emotional soundtracks to elicit donations from viewers.

Your Mommy Kills Animals also highlights the HSUS's relationship with the meat industry. The film suggests that the organization does not truly have the interest of animal welfare at heart, but rather wishes to create demand for higher-priced meat products. The documentary features footage from the Humane Farming Association that shows horrific conditions for cows in industrial-scale cattle operations.

Throughout the film, we meet several individuals who have been directly impacted by the animal rights movement. One such individual is Annemarie Lucas, a former employee of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, who had been part of a team that enforced animal abuse laws. While in her role, she became critical of the animal rights activists' tactics, and they targeted her with threats and intimidation. She presents the case that animal rights activists' primary weapon is to create fear by pointing fingers at anyone who questions their message.

Finally, the documentary introduces us to the perspective of the hunters who also become the victims of the animal rights movement. It features interviews with hunters who believe that hunting is a necessary part of wildlife conservation and who view animal rights activists as interfering with their way of life.

Your Mommy Kills Animals is a provocative and thought-provoking documentary that challenges viewers' preconceived notions about animal activism and its effectiveness. The film features a range of perspectives on the issue, including those of animal welfare and animal rights advocates, as well as hunters and others impacted by the animal rights movement. The documentary does not provide any conclusion which makes it conclude as the viewers' subjective memory.