A Cow at My Table(1998)

A Cow at My Table is a documentary that examines Western attitudes toward farm animals and meat consumption, capturing the fierce ideological battle between animal advocates and the livestock industry. Director Jennifer Abbott spent five years traveling across Canada, the US, Australia, and New Zealand to interview leaders from animal rights movements, welfare advocates, and industry spokespeople. The film weaves together these competing perspectives with archival footage, contemporary agribusiness imagery, and intimate shots of farm animals filmed from unexpected angles. Abbott's approach creates space for genuine disagreement while revealing how deeply personal—and political—our food choices have become. The result is a nuanced exploration of a conflict that touches ethics, economics, and everyday decisions at the dinner table.