The Invisible Vegan – A Movement Toward A New Consciousness
Heart disease, cancer and diabetes are the leading causes of death in North America—all diet and health-related and all steadily increasing—and these chronic illnesses have disproportionately affected the African-American population. The independent, hard-hitting documentary film The Invisible Vegan examines the complex issues surrounding the unhealthy dietary patterns in the African-American community and considers the health and wellness possibilities that can be achieved through a plant-based vegan diet. The Invisible Vegan explores the historical reasons for the dietary trends in the African-American community, and reveals how interconnected the history of slavery, 20th century socio-economic inequalities, and the rise of Big Food have all led to the increased consumption and dependence on meat, animal foods, processed and packaged foods, and fast food.
The film stars Jasmine Leyva, Cedric the Entertainer, John Salley, Stic of Dead Prez and Tracye McQuirter.
Film Launch: 2017 (coming soon to the public)
Film Length: 90 minutes
More About the Film
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An interview with the film director by Mercy For Animals
Film Promo
Quotes From the Film
“The leading cause of death in the African-American community are heart disease, cancer and stroke. All health-related.”
“Eating fresh, healthy crops is part of our legacy—and a part we should start embracing.”
“The federal government gives subsidies for “big food” to produce cheap food. So it’s cheaper to get white bread and packaged foods.”
“By not drinking milk and not eating animal products you are not participating in a system that causes harm to animals, vegans recognize the cruelty to animals.”
“As a people if we want to go stronger and flourish, we have to be healthy.”
“Try to have a little more strategy about what you eat.”
“If you change your perception, your perspective, you will see new opportunities.”
“I don’t want to be an invisible vegan.”
Film Credits
Film Directors – Kenny and Jasmine Leyva
Executive Producers – Antawan I. Byrd, Kim Fisher and Mark Pomerville
Produced by – Erica Taylor and Kim Fisher
