Joaquin Phoenix’s fight to save the bears that inspired ‘Brother Bear’— New Code

There are movies starring animals that are not as pure or pretty as they appear at first glance. Behind their stories, cases of animal abuse or exploitation can be hidden, and a clear example of this is Bear Brother. A Disney film released in 2003 that invites viewers to delve into the adventures of a hunter who ends up turning into a bear. Although that is not alarming, but to give life to the bears of fiction, at the time Disney was inspired by two real bears, Bruno and Bambi, bears that are being exploited, as alerted by actor Joaquin Phoenix, who participated as a dubber in the film and now has an idea to save these animals.

This is how the medium has published it The Hollywood Reporter explaining that Phoenix has filed a claim against the ‘sanctuary’ in which Bruno and Bambi live, Rancho Bearadise in Florida, so that they finally know freedom. The words of the actor, known for defending animal rights for years, are due to the fact that this ranch It profits from the 13 bears that it has in its facilities by offering them to work in the world of cinema and even in traveling fairs, weddings or advertisements. Yes, as if they were simple dolls that do not feel fear or discomfort in the face of countless unknown eyes that observe them as objects.

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For Phoenix, according to the same media, the importance of helping these animals lies in how it feels to put yourself in their place. “These bears deserve better than a life on the road, where everything that is natural and important to them is stolen from them. If you put yourself in their shoes, I’m sure you would see it too ”, wrote Phoenix in the letter he sent to the owner of the sanctuary, Monica Welde, adding: “You know firsthand that bears are curious animals that love to climb, dig, search for food and play,” Phoenix recalled making it clear that These innate abilities can be spoiled if you spend more time working than living like the bears that you really are.

This is not the first controversy to stain the name of Rancho Bearadise. As it also reports The Hollywood ReporterWithout going any further, a few months ago Welde was accused of violating “state laws”. It allowed the team of a local media give food to a bear without any security measures. It is as if, once again, they are treated as objects that neither feel nor suffer.

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As we have commented before, this is not the first cause that Phoenix stars in search of a fairer world for animals. In addition to being a renowned vegan and environmental activist, he has in the past managed to limit the amount of meat on menus at certain Hollywood awards shows. There is more. When he took the Oscar for best actor for his great role in the film Joker, Phoenix spoke of the great exploitation suffered by animals on farms. “We loot nature for its resources. We feel entitled to artificially inseminate a cow and steal her baby, although her cries of anguish are unmistakable ”, said the actor in a speech that I wish had been heard before and through different voices as recognized as his. Thanks so much, Phoenix.

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