Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret

Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret

2014•1h 30m•7.6/10

Documentary

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7.6/10(511)

Follow the shocking, yet humorous, journey of an aspiring environmentalist, as he daringly seeks to find the real solution to the most pressing environmental issues and true path to sustainability.

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First Spark Media, A.U.M. Films & Media

Language

EN

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Released

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Kip Andersen

Self

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