Hens' Night

I loved Hens' Night, a documentary directed by Debbie Matthews about a recent protest at a New Zealand poultry farm . I remember first seeing Deidre on a the TV News a couple of years ago following the protest, and being impressed by how articulate she is and how well she came across. The movie includes her equally entertaining and compassionate team members as they prepare for their protest vigil. They are both aware of their media appeal and showing true commitment to their concern for the plight of factory farmed hens. Debbie put the film together beautifully, it's well paced and full of drama and honesty. It's impossible to doubt the good intentions of this likeable bunch of law-breaking protestors. The film deserves a wider audience. I'd like my children to see this film, not least because, to my surprise on the day of viewing, their cousin Caitlin appears in a few scenes. Five stars from me, it's one I'd like to see again