Students at Westchester Community College received an alternative educational experience, thanks to animal advocates Ann Parkin and Jane Shakman, who coordinated a “Paid-Per-View” screening of Farm to Fridge on campus. Emotions stirred as more than 100 students viewed the heart-wrenching video depicting the routine cruelty animals raised for food are forced to endure.
“Most of the students were visibly moved by the film,” says Parkin, “And there was a lot of ongoing discussion about animals, food and diet in the room.”
“I feel really sorry I just ate that chicken sandwich,” said one viewer. Another took it a step further and declared, “I’m not eating chicken anymore.”
“Paid-Per-View” screenings are a great way to expose consumers to the realities of modern animal agriculture and a powerful way to inspire change. By inviting people to watch a 4-minute segment of the 12-minute eye-opening MFA documentary Farm to Fridge, with the incentive of receiving a dollar, animal advocates are able to reach thousands of people with a message of compassion and help give farmed animals the respect and consideration they deserve.
Inspired to host a Paid-Per-View event at your college campus? It’s easier than you might think! And best of all, you don’t even have to cough up the cash yourself. VegFund, a vegan outreach non-profit, can fund your Paid-Per-View events so you don’t have to use your own money to pay participants. Check out our helpful step-by-step instructions to learn more.
