Eddie Lama
Smitten by a Kitten
It was 1995 and Eddie Lama was looking for a date with a woman who was looking for a petsitter. Eddie volunteered his services and what followed in the next few days changed his entire life. Prior to this experience, Eddie was not only not interested in animals, but didn't want anything to do with them. Yet much to his surprise, he was drawn to this kitten. He started noticing the kitten’s behavior, his playfulness and affectionate nature. Within a few days, he was smitten by the kitten, and awakened to a whole new world of animals and animal consciousness. He experienced a life-changing shift in perception.
Transformation of a Man & a Van
Soon after, a series of major changes took place. Eddie became a vegetarian, quit a 20-year smoking habit (because the smoke caused his new cat to cough), and began participating in the animal advocacy community, carrying the message of compassion for all animals every chance he could.
With every rally, every march, every demonstration and outreach event, Eddie grew more and more aware of the power of a visual image in conveying the plight of animals in today’s society. He also grew more aware of how little the public knew about the exploitation and abuse of animals in various industries, such as factory farming, entertainment, medical research and the fur and fashion business. The idea of a visual van came to mind, and he started developing the idea of a mobile unit equipped with video monitors and an audio system. Within a few months, the FaunaVision van was designed, built and on the streets of NYC.
The award-winning documentary, The Witness chronicles Eddie's journey from a violent world to a life of compassion and animal advocacy. This unique, indelible 43-minute documentary has been called "the most persuasive and important documentary film ever made."
For more information, to purchase the video or CD, or to see an online preview, please click The Witness
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