EARTHLINGSis a 2005 movie about humanity's use of animals as pets , food , clothing , entertainment , and for scientific research . The film is narrated by Joaquin Phoenix features music by Moby , directed by Shaun Monson and co-produced by Maggie Q , all of whom are practicing vegans .

Covering pet stores , puppy mills and animal shelters , as well as factory farms , the leather and fur trades, sports and entertainment industries, and finally the medical and scientific profession,EARTHLINGSincludes footage obtained through the use of hidden cameras to chronicle the day-to-day practices of some of the largest industries in the world, all of which rely on animals. It draws parallels between racism , sexism , and speciesism , and advocates veganism .