Land of Hope and Glory

Land of Hope and Glory shines a light on UK animal farming through investigative video journalism and undercover footage. Produced by the founders of the animal rights organisation Surge, approximately one hundred facilities are featured in the film, providing an expansive overview of the conditions and treatment of animals.

The documentary seeks to demonstrate to the British public that even in a contemporary world of increased sensitivity and modern technology—where one might expect high standards of animal welfare—cruelty and neglect remain commonplace. In the aftermath of the groundbreaking documentary Earthlings, many Britons came to believe that the types of mistreatment depicted in that film “don’t happen in our country”. Land of Hope and Glory intends to set the record straight.