Bloom Collective to host screening of film that exposes the fur industry this Saturday

The Bloom Collective is hosting a screening of the new documentary film entitled Skin Trade. Skin Trade, produced by the same people who made Behind the Mask, takes a serious look at the fur industry and what they keep hidden from the public.

The Skin Trade webpage states:

“Fur is sexy, beautiful, sensuous and luxurious. Nothing feels better against your skin, and beautiful, sexy, successful people wear it. Fur is also environmentally friendly and is therefore a sustainable resource.

These are the campaigns the fur industry uses to get people to commit the ultimate atrocities permitted against animals. Consumers are misled by retailers who assure them that animals used for fur are humanely euthanized, intentionally hiding the reality of how the animals are hideously killed.

Step inside the world of SKIN TRADE. Hundreds of hours of interviews with insiders, designers, leaders and celebrities compiled in a heart-punching documentary directed and produced by award-winning director Shannon Keith.

This film lends a voice to the voiceless whose skin is ripped from them while often still alive.

Understand what makes this savage industry tick and what it will take to change it.

Whether you are a fan of fur or repulsed by the thought, you owe it to yourself to watch this moving peek inside the dark world of ugly glamour and painful beauty.”

Following the screening there will be a discussion about the film. This is a potluck film screening, so people are encouraged to bring food to share. The Bloom Collective will have some vegan food options available.

Skin Trade

Saturday, April 23

3:00PM

Bloom Collective

671 Davis NW, Grand Rapids

$3 – 5 suggested donation