While I appreciate the movie for what it is, it's bit ridiculous to argue, in this Google-age, that the websites you know "Should" be talking about the issue, and then behave as though that's the extent of the information available. All I did was google the problem (why is no one talking about meat and global warming?) and you know which organisation IS talking about it? PETA. And that's just the first google result.
Similarly, taking to ONE doctor who has lived a whopping 32 years as a vegan, to qualify whether a vegan lifestyle is sufficient - after the first hour exploring only the above - seems a little trite and unenthusiastic. In this instance the filmmakers did NO research, had no stats or journals to reference and basically took this one random guy's opinion, on the few patients that have stayed in his practice, as fact. Way to debate the question. Again a simple google (can a vegan diet sustain you long-term?) and in fact the results are quite unclear at this point in time but certainly a vegan diet does have some deficiencies.
Then a brief dance with meat alternatives - no deep throat on production and long-term affects there either. Well, hmmm.
I believe this is the right conversation to be having. I agree with the concept of the film and the relatable presentation of facts/stats at the end. But if the filmmakers apparent on-screen conversion is to believed, he really didn't convince me to blindly follow suit. And having started the "conversation" with me, I would give him greater benefit of any doubts (if I was a non-believer) if he had been as thorough and consistent on every segment.
Similarly, taking to ONE doctor who has lived a whopping 32 years as a vegan, to qualify whether a vegan lifestyle is sufficient - after the first hour exploring only the above - seems a little trite and unenthusiastic. In this instance the filmmakers did NO research, had no stats or journals to reference and basically took this one random guy's opinion, on the few patients that have stayed in his practice, as fact. Way to debate the question. Again a simple google (can a vegan diet sustain you long-term?) and in fact the results are quite unclear at this point in time but certainly a vegan diet does have some deficiencies.
Then a brief dance with meat alternatives - no deep throat on production and long-term affects there either. Well, hmmm.
I believe this is the right conversation to be having. I agree with the concept of the film and the relatable presentation of facts/stats at the end. But if the filmmakers apparent on-screen conversion is to believed, he really didn't convince me to blindly follow suit. And having started the "conversation" with me, I would give him greater benefit of any doubts (if I was a non-believer) if he had been as thorough and consistent on every segment.