Is it ever right to experiment on animals?
Christina’s and James’ life experiences have left them on different sides of a debate. 22-year old James was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when he was five weeks old and is dependent on medication to stay alive - medication that has been tested on animals. Christina, a passionate animal rights campaigner, believes that experimenting on animals is ethically wrong and should be banned entirely. The film poses the question: is it ever right to experiment on animals?
The film features representatives of different faiths and religions explaining their perspectives on animal testing. The film features undercover footage of monkeys in research facilities which some viewers may find upsetting.
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