These questions will most likely not have to do with its paper thin Christ allegory, but rather just how and why the filmmakers got their seagull footage in the first place. At times beautiful in its photography and other times grotesque in its harsh capturing of nature, the movie definitely brings up questions in the mind of the viewer. Jonathan Livingston Seagull, based on the bestselling book by Richard Bach, is truly a sight to behold. Unfortunately for the animals in today’s film, the ‘70s were a bit more lax. I’m sure everyone is familiar with the disclaimer “No animals were harmed in the making of this picture.” It has appeared in the credits of practically every film released after 1989, when the American Human Association officially trademarked their seal of approval. This is doubly so if these animals are working under the Hollywood banner. If you’re a cow or pig, tough luck, but dogs, cats, dolphins, and other species seem to be in a league of their own in terms of deserving respect. Animals, usually when cute, often find themselves under the protection of mankind.
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