Eating Happiness (2015) is the first call-to-action documentary to expose to the world the true nature of dog meat consumption in Asia. Producer and Director Genlin takes you through the backstreets and rural villages of Vietnam, South Korea, Thailand and China to disclose the brutal violence of the dog meat trade.
We see activists stopping trucks that are trafficking caged dogs on the highway saving thousands of dogs, dog farms with horrific living conditions, a research center using dogs to develop over 30 products including cosmetics, and a female activist single-handedly raising over 3,200 dogs that she saved from a dog meat festival, to only name a few. From a historical background, the movie explores the habits and relationships between humans and dogs in five different countries, providing a wide-ranging and in-depth study. The movie’s powerful footage will shake up the audience’s hearts and encourage them to reflect on humanity and the social issues we encounter.
The film highlights the fact that 30 million dogs are killed annually, of which 70% are stolen pets. Dogs are tortured prior to processing as it is believed that this enhances the flavors. It is a misnomer that dog meat is consumed because it is a cheap protein source – it is in fact more expensive than chicken, beef or pork and is considered a delicacy that brings properties of strength. The way dogs are slaughtered compared to any other animals is the most inhumane and cruel – it is unimaginable.
In the spirit of activism, the Humane Society International and the World Dog Alliance, whose sole purpose is to end the consumption of dog meat in Asia mostly by means of legislative change, both back this film, along with their members worldwide.
More information and a trailer can be found on the World Dog Alliance website.
Doors open at 18.30, for a 19.30 start.
Refreshments will be available in our licensed cafe/bar.
TICKETS & PRICING
Autumn Season 2015 ticketing applies.
Advance tickets may be purchased from Billetto (see below), or direct from the Museum by calling 020 7840 2200 in office hours.
Screening dates in November are:
Monday 2nd
Wednesday 4th
Monday 9th
Monday 16th
Thursday 19th
Friday 20th
Monday 23rd
Thursday 26th
Monday 30th
