The Ghosts in Our Machine
- Text by Alex King
- Photography by The Ghosts in Our Machine
Photographer Jo-Anne McArthur is determined to expose a truth that most of would like to ignore: billions of animals suffer globally due to our desires for food, clothing, cosmetics and entertainment.
The Ghosts in Our Machine follows Jo-Anne over the course of a year as she documents the living conditions of animals in the US, Europe and Canada; including breaking into fur farms and animal laboratories to reveal shocking cases of abuse.
Director Liz Marshall manages the difficult task of crafting a beautiful and moving film from harrowing subject matter in part by focussing on Jo-Anne’s heartfelt passion and empathy for animals.
The Ghosts in Our Machine is released Friday, July 11 and there is a special screening of the film followed by a panel discussion at Hackney Picturehouse on Tuesday, July 15 at Hackney Picturehouse.
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