Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret

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Overview

Follow the shocking, yet humorous, journey of an aspiring environmentalist, as he daringly seeks to find the real solution to the most pressing environmental issues and true path to sustainability.

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General Information

Release Date: 2014-07-01
Budget: $117
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 90 min

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