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FEATURED Thank You To Our Supporters! ANIMAL AMBASSADOR VICTORIA MORAN Our U.S. Theatrical Fundraising Campaign is now complete and it was a smashing success! Thank you Author, Main Street Vegan for your generosity. Thank you for believing in THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE. You made it possible Director, for us. With gratitude and excitement. Main Street Vegan Academy

This film surprised me in a series of remarkable ways. I’m familiar with the suffering of animals at the hands of humans and felt that I’d need to ‘psych up’ for an onslaught of upsetting images before watching THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE. Instead, I Rescued horses from The Ghosts In Our Machine. Cinematographer Nick de Pencier © 2012 witnessed an exquisite film that told the truth. Yes, there were U.S. Theatrical Release Dates: some upsetting images — overlooking those would mean overlooking the truth — but the New York at Village East Cinema, Nov. 8-14 genius of this documentary is Los Angeles at Laemmle Music Hall, Nov. 15-21 that the story of Jo-Anne McArthur’s ‘war photography’ Expanding to San Francisco, Boston and other cities to be announced. in the trenches of animal- Read our PRESS RELEASE and please share widely. exploitation businesses is so compelling that I could watch every frame and be with Jo- Our U.S. partners are (in alphabetical order): Compassion Over Killing; Anne, with the filmmaker, and Farm Sanctuary; Kimmela Center for Animal Advocacy; Mercy For Animals; with the issues, while at the NEAVS; PETA. same time being re-inspired to do all I can to make a difference for the beautiful, valuable, and Featured Former Ghost: Fanny unique ‘ghosts’ in our machine.

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A MESSAGE FROM DONNA & ROSEMARY Mentors, Ghost-Free Journey

The latest 5-Day Ghost Free Journey took place September Fanny on her rescue day. The Ghosts In Our Machine/We Animals © 2013 16–20 with Siobhan from Guelph, Ontario. The week was filled with discussions of issues Director's Notes ranging from dairy-free alternatives to the concerns of Fanny and Sonny are two of the non-human animals featured in THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE. feeding companion animals a They were rescued from a dairy and veal auction by Farm Sanctuary in upstate New York during the non-vegan diet. On September summer of 2011 and were then admitted to Cornell University for Animals for a full medical assessment 19th, Victoria Moran of Vegan and treatment. This was our first big shoot for the film -- I filmed Jo-Anne who photographed the Main Street Academy joined us and offered her insights into rescue, following Susie Coston, National Shelter Director for Farm Sanctuary, as she conducted a top- some of the issues that Siobhan notch rescue mission. (I had never witnessed anything like this before and was infinitely fascinated and was grappling with. Victoria’s blown away by the degree of efficiency and care). Jo-Anne and my crew and I returned to Farm advice included this beautiful Sanctuary over the course of a year to document Fanny and Sonny’s rehabilitation process. As a result reflection: “In the end, then, I of this storyline, the dairy industry is a main area of focus within the film, and as part of our cross- think, Siobhan, it’s about what platform endeavors. Jay Dinshah, the co-founder of the American Vegan Society way back in 1960 used to tell Learn more about Fanny and Sonny here. me: “This is about doing the most good and the least harm Farm Sanctuary is one of the six U.S. based animal organizations possible.” It’s not weighing good that we are extremely proud to be associated with as part of our and harm on some sensitive upcoming U.S. release of the film. laboratory scale; it’s about following your instincts and doing the best you can.” Stay tuned for details about our collaboration soon. We are grateful to Siobhan for allowing us to be a part of her - Liz Marshall and the Ghosts team journey and to all of those who Ghosts Media joined in with support and love. Toronto We encourage you to read Siobhan’s 5-Day Ghost Free Pre-Order We Animals - the Book Journey.

For the Ghosts, Donna & Rosemary

Jo-Anne McArthur @ 2013

Jo-Anne McArthur’s striking photography and incisive commentary will make you rethink how you relate to other animals. Her camera takes us into some of the darkest places of exploitation and mistreatment to let us see what is too often hidden from us. But she also celebrates tenderness, compassion and the joy of being alive - for human and nonhuman alike. - Joaquin Phoenix, actor

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