Pignorant is a searing exposé of the animal agriculture industry's dark underbelly, focusing on the brutal realities of pig farming. Through hidden camera footage and expert interviews, it unveils the systemic cruelty and neglect endured by these sentient beings. The documentary shines a piercing light on the suffering endured by these sentient beings, whose lives are reduced to mere commodities in the pursuit of profit. Despite its grim subject matter, the documentary offers a glimmer of hope by spotlighting activists and farmers advocating for change. With raw authenticity, Pignorant demands attention and challenges viewers to rethink their consumption habits.

_Pignorant_ follows one of the biggest names in the animal-rights movement, Joey Carbstrong, as he seeks to expose the deplorable process of murdering pigs. We take this journey from conception to completion, and see the suffering of pigs for their short-lived life at factory farms, free-range farms, and to their demise at the slaughterhouse. Taking more of an educational and emotional angle, this documentary is going to be an easier watch for most people, myself included. I've never watched the two heavy hitters: _Dominion_ (2018) or _Earthlings_ (2005) - and frankly I never want to; I've seen some of the horrendous footage from both, but it's not what caused me to change. Maybe it's what some people need, but I'm a bigger advocate for reasoning people away from bad ideas. That being said, _Pignorant_ does have some unsettling moments: the gas chamber footage is not easy to watch, but the living conditions on both the factory, as well as the free-range farms, are horrific; the worst moment being when a crippled pig is beaten to death with a metal bar. Joey used a bit of self censorship to spare the viewer, all while making the evidence undeniable. Overall, this is well made and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about animal rights without having to suffer through the brutality of other more blunt documentaries. See also: _Speciesism_ (2013), and _Punk Rock Vegan Movie_ (2023). Animals are here with us, not for us.