They’re Trying to Kill Us

A new documentary from John Lewis & Keegan Kuhn

Our modern food system isn’t just harming animals—it’s harming the health of our communities, too.

As a result of long histories of colonization and systemic racism and classism, millions of people in the United States, particularly people of color, are denied just and equitable access to foods that center their health and align with their cultural well-being and heritage.

In the new documentary, “They’re Trying To Kill Us,” co-director John Lewis explores the scale and depth of the crisis of food insecurity and the work of BIPOC community leaders who are creating greater access to the benefits of healthy, plant-based foods and building a more just and sustainable food system.

This film is available to watch, on demand, for $20—and when you access it through our affiliate link before 11/17, 50% of your purchase will go to support, care, and advocacy for farm animals.

More about the film

“They’re Trying To Kill Us” is produced by Keegan Kuhn (“Cowspiracy,” “What The Health”) and John Lewis (“Badass Vegan,” “Vegan Smart”). Seven-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul and 7X Grammy winner Billie Eilish serve as Executive Producers.

From the filmmakers:

“The film features notable influencers from the fields of Hip Hop, medicine, sports, entertainment, policy, and politics weighing in on the singular most deadly threat to American society that mainstream media doesn't want to talk about.

Through interviews with cultural influencers, doctors, researchers, politicians, attorneys, professional athletes, activists, and experts in the field of food justice, John Lewis begins to unravel a story of collusion that has kept millions of Americans sick, while the industries responsible make billions of dollars.”

Why plant-based foods?

Featured in the film, Milton Mills, M.D. advocates that a vegan or plant-based diet can have innumerable health benefits. Supported by organizations like the USDA and Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics, vegan or vegetarian diets can result in lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.

If you or someone you know is considering a vegan diet—whether to improve health or to save the lives of animals—here’s a useful guide to help make the transition smoother.