ARCH ENEMY's ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Named One Of Executive Producers Of 'I Could Never Go Vegan' Documentary
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ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz has been named one of the executive producers of "I Could Never Go Vegan", a new film which explores various common arguments against veganism, why they exist and whether they are justified.
Produced by brothers Thomas and James Pickering, who were both raised on a plant-based diet, "I Could Never Go Vegan" features interviews with athletes, health professionals, scientists, former slaughterhouse workers and other experts, including writer and environmentalist George Monbiot, social psychologist and founder of Beyond Carnism, Dr. Melanie Joy, and Olympic silver medalist Dotsie Bausch, among others.
Apart from her musical acclaim, Alissa is a passionate advocate for animal rights. She has been vegetarian since birth, and vegan since the 1990s, and her dedication to animal rights is evident in her collaborations with various animal welfare organizations and her outspoken stance on issues related to animal exploitation, aligning her musical career with a fervent commitment to creating awareness and promoting compassion for all living beings.
Thomas Pickering said in a statement: "I've never eaten meat. But it seems every other day a new argument pops up against veganism. Certain reasons started to pop up more frequently. Cheese. Bacon. Canines. The food's terrible. It doesn't help the planet. Humane slaughter. The list goes on. This led me on a path to find out why so many people had opposing views to the movement, and why these arguments exist in the first place. In the film, we ask whether there's any justification to them, or is there something else at play here?"
The film explores common arguments against the vegan diet including those that humans have a genetic predisposition for eating meat, that vegans are malnourished, and that the diet is too expensive and difficult in an effort to understand whether or not they're justified reasons for eating animals.
James Pickering said: "We created 'I Could Never Go Vegan' to address common themes, myths, and misconceptions around veganism, in a way that will draw interest from even the staunchest meat eater.
"The documentary is an eye-opening look into the key barriers preventing people from reducing their intake of animal products, and what will happen if we continue to eat meat at the current rate of consumption. It's a must-see for all — whether you're already vegan, a flexitarian, or think you could never give up steak."
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"I Could Never Go Vegan" will premiere in London on April 10, and will be released in U.K. cinemas from April 19, with the U.S. and the rest of world to be announced shortly afterwards.
Alissa's distinctive blend of artistry and activism has garnered widespread acclaim, earning her recognition as a trailblazer in the realm. As an influential figure in both the metal community and the animal rights movement, White-Gluz remains steadfast in her commitment to creating a more compassionate and just world for all beings.
In June 2023, during last year's Tuska festival in Helsinki, Finland, Alissa was asked by Kiki of the "Bleeding Metal" podcast if her activism is part of her identity. Alissa responded: "Yeah, absolutely. I mean, I am an activist before I'm a musician even. That's really what drives me forward every single day, is hoping that in some way my existence on this planet can make it a little bit better for everybody else who is currently existing on the planet and who will exist in the future. And that's first and foremost animal rights."
Asked if she would describe that as her purpose in life then even, Alissa said: "I don't know if people have, like, a purpose in life. I think it's nice to think that we do. I don't really know if we actually do. I think someone's purpose in life can just be whatever they attach themselves to — you know, whatever drives them forward. It doesn't have to be some big grandiose thing. But with that definition, then yes, I would say that it's my purpose. Yeah."
(Source: www.blabbermouth.net)
