A lot of people ask what the point of saving animals from the slaughterhouse is, what difference would it make. Just saving that calf and her mother made all the difference in the world for them.

"I prefer harvested" Joaquin: *murdered okay*

Saving the mother and calf won't change the world, but for the innocent pair of animals, their worlds have certainly changed. Phoenix has a soft spot for animals, what a good guy.

The animals in factory farms are murdered. Plants are harvested. I love Joaquin Phoenix what an amazing man.

I’m not vegan. But the guy saying “harvest” and Joaquin replying “murder” each time was fucking awesome.

Joaquin Phoenix picking up his real trophies.

I dont give a damn what anybody says, he may have played a super villain, but Joaquin Phoenix is a real life super hero!!!

There are days when I feel that there is no hope for humanity, and on those days my heart feels crushed, but then there are also days when I come across humans like Joaquin Phoenix, and I know that all is not lost. 🌱

Man this did numbers

Joaquin is a beautiful man.

The difference between us and lion is that we can eat and thrive different food. Human don't have to choose to kill animals for food

The little calf is so dear. I'm glad she got to stay with her momma

harvest- *murdered, murdered, murdered* I love this man. He do not care.

The way he speaks to the CEO.. Joaquin is a true role model for meeting everyone with love and compassion even if he strongly disagrees with them. I LOVE him.

I was hanging out in a field that my friends and i frequently hung out in (country folk). That night all the cows were screaming. It was the saddest most mournful thing I'd ever heard. I asked what was wrong with the cows thinking they may be afraid of something. I was informed that all of their babies had been sold at auction. Changed my life.

It's so good to see such a respected artist like Joaquin spreading awareness on animal rights. It's good to have compassion towards those innocent beings.

This is how A MAN looks like. No guns, no muscles ... just a heart full of love and compassion 💜

a man with a backbone, anyone who has compassion for animals is a true human

He's one of the few actors to put in action in what he believes I hate when actors give political speech's because I know most of them do it for me publicity instead of good. So this amazing, we need more down to earth actors like Joaquin

I suffer very badly from depression that is caused by knowing what I know about how animals are treated and murdered for meat but every now and then I need to see something like this to balance my mood, it's so beautiful seeing animals and their baby's run free and enjoying their little lives, if only they all had this privilege. I pray for that day

“Run to the rescue with love and peace will follow”-River Phoenix ❤️🌎

Just imagine, giving birth in a house of death. they know they're surrounded by death with no way out. Thank-you Joaquin, for saving her and her calf. If they could speak I know they'd tell you how good it feels.

Finally someone taking action against these cruel practices.

They should have huge red carpet award shows for things like this.

"harvested" "murdered" "harvested" "murdered" "harvested" "murdered" You give it to him, Joaquin!

There is still hope on earth when guys like Phoenix exist

My heart really goes out to the cows who could not follow this mom and her baby as much as they desperately wanted to.

😭😭😭 thank you so much for rescuing those precious beings. I can’t stop crying 😭

This man is a real HUMAN. I admire him. Not only a good actor.

The way the media and headlines presented this, was as if Joaquin went into a random slaughterhouse and caused a chaos but he was actually so civilized, and kind, he listened carefully and he even tried to form bonds and understand the other side of the people working there; even if you're not a vegan you have to admit that he's a truly wonderful person!

I love you Joaquin for loving animals. I’m so happy that you are using your fame telling people to turn VEGAN! Don’t ever give up, no matter what! The world needs people like you more than ever❤️

He is going to be the most incredible father in the world.

It is so wonderful to see a major celebrity like Joaquin Phoenix doing something like this.

I legit started crying when the mom and her baby walked out.... I wish he/we could save them all😢

This man is a legend! we need more people like this

The world needs more people like him ❤

Look into a cow's eyes; all you can see is peace.

God bless people like Joaquin Phoenix. One day the human race will evolve and finally learn to get things right.

This is so freaking beautiful. Words cannot describe how much love I have for this man. Thank you for saving these beautiful cows, now they can live the rest of their lives in peace, together.

His speech makes me cry every single time

Had a sick newborn calf die in the pasture adjacent to our house and the farmer buried the calf with a backhoe. The mother stood by that grave for three days and mooed. It was the most heartbreaking thing to witness and hear. When calves are separated from their mothers, the calling goes on for days. Vegan for over 30 years and I would never, ever go back.

The baby cow knows she's in good hands when Joaquin carries her 😍

Seeing the mother cow move through the barn and onto the field with her calf running up that little hill moved me to tears. The joy of being free, of being able to move and to be with the child she bore and to be able to raise her with her own milk was unbelievably beautiful. Joaquin Phoenix is an inspiration. It's been almost a week since I stopped eating animal flesh and fluids, and I feel like I'm finally living according to my moral values.

I am a senior citizen. Watching EARTHLINGS, narrated by Joaquin, inspired me. The disappearance of my arthritis, lifelong allergies and heart arrhythmia convinced me. The health maladies and consequent funerals of my friends, one in Nov (heart attack) and another this week (Cancer), motivate me. It's never too soon to change but sometimes it may be too late. Peace💚

Since his speech my mom and I started drinking almond milk

And people made fun of this beautiful soul for speaking his truth. I do nothing but honor his grace & the grace of organizations like this.🙏🏽✨

His love for animals he's a true human being 🙏☀️

I mistook his shyness for aloofness. Sorry, Joaquin.

When I see them run free my heart breaks for all the others that will never have that joy 😔

I wish it could be true for every cow mother and baby calf

just seeing all those other beautiful cows makes my heart break. they don't know that they won't see the next day :'(

Sick of feeling hopeless, more sanctuaries & rescuers of farm animals are desperately needed😩

Joaquin’s mother was with him in this video. Love him and his family.

I cried. Many times. This was so...I cant describe it, when the calf was jumping and running around with her mother at the sanctuary I felt warmth in my heart.

Joaquin Phoenix:*Talk in Spanish* Yo:Llego mi Momento

We need lot more heroes like him

I don’t care what your personal beliefs are or what your stance is on this matter. The reality and premise of this video is heartbreaking. Absolutely earth-shattering. Witnessing that sweet angel running and jumping happily alongside her mother. Completely oblivious to what would have transpired if Joaquin wouldn’t have been able to rescue them. Horrendous, if you ask me. Where is society’s compassion?

im crying for these lucky individuals who are free , and for tragic numerous number of those who wont be as lucky ... im happy for them and so sad for others

He’s such a good human ! Using his platform and helping where he can ! Mad respect ✌️

A wonderful man. Oh, such a kind soul.

Crying so hard watching the tremendous bond between mother and baby. I will celebrate 9 years vegan in a few months. Have not regretted it for one minute.

Man stood by his words...as we humans have to change a lot...

*"That is the most humane..."* _PAUSE: OMG if I use the word killing this doesn't work 🤯 what word can I use ?? Slaughtering? Murdering ?? Omg it's worse.. Of course, lets shift to plants !_ *"... harvest"*

Omg 🥺🥺🥺 I kept seeing this on my timeline but didn’t realize both mama and baby were saved! I love this so much. I thought it was just the baby. 💞 I wish all humans would realize we don’t need to eat animals to be healthy.

I appreciate Joaquin Phoenix rewarding a slaughterhouse owner that tries to reduce suffering, even if we wish that no slaughterhouses existed. For now, slaughterhouses will exist, so any encouragement for them to reduce cruelty and suffering is a victory, even if the animals still die and even if it helps a small number of animals. It's better than nothing. That is how change usually happens. I know others may not share this opinion and demand an instant end to all meat-eating, but that's not the reality we live in.

Guy: Harvested Joaquin: Yes but no

Run to the rescue with love, and peace will follow.

I think what makes Joaquin different from everyone else is that if he’s going to preach about something, he’s going to walk the walk and actually do something about it. Whether you agree with him or not, that’s worthy of some respect.

The way Joaquin and Gene touched the calf, and to think what the slaughterhouse workers would have done to the same calf is unbearable to imagine.

Its 11am and im crying in the office. Hes one of the reasons Im going vegan, it doesnt feel right to eat meat anymore.

"Here, an animal will perish in less than 60 seconds..less than 60 seconds. That is the most humane, *humane* "harvest" process..in the country.." How 'bout *you* perish in less than 60 seconds? 😒 God bless you Joaquin, Gene Bauer and Farm Sanctuary for saving this beautiful mom and her baby. ♥️♥️♥️

Just look how happy those two beautiful angels are after being liberated. All animals love life, whether that be a fish, sloth, pig, chicken, fish, cow, dog, human, mouse, and more! No animal is meant to be put in any type of enclosure or cage and exploited for human profit.

60 seconds is such a long long time when you are in pain and terrified.

this is so, so precious. joaquin really has a beautiful soul and a true heart because the way he cares about these innocent animals is something absolutely magnificent. god bless him.

What an emotional video!!!😢. Tears of joy when Joaquin Phenix brings Mother cow and calf to the sanctuary from the slaughter house. I’m raised as a vegetarian and I have seen the animals especially cows have feelings just like humans while growing up in India. I saw the tears coming out of cow’s eyes when her owner- farmer passed away and p body was ready to take for cremation. My dad was a family doctor of that farmer family and we lived nearby. It was like she was missing her owner🥲. I will never forget that image. It was a very emotional scene.

Thank you Joaquin for saving them.😊

He's actually inspiring me to go vegan. I'm slowly starting to avoid meat and milk products overall and adjusting to a vegan lifestyle eventually. Mainly for a good conscience. It just makes me feel good to eat something with the knowledge nothing had to die for it, no matter if it was a painful death or a quick, painless one. It just doesn't feel right. Update: I went fully vegan a day after posting this comment and now I'm vegan for over a month. I regret absolutely nothing. Sometimes I do miss the taste of certain products that are difficult to replace and accomplish the same taste, but it's super easy to get over it. There is SO much food and I'm someone who eats a lot and grabs snacks all the time. Being vegan barely requires any effort to my surprise. My body is in a good place too and, to anyone who went "You'll ruin your health", I'm perfectly healthy and I feel more energized! I'm not taking any supplements either, I can replace any vitamins that are in meat with plant based products just fine. If anything, I've been watching my body more than ever. It's funny how non-vegans suddenly turn into nutrition experts to defend their eating habits, though. 🤨 TLDR: Been vegan for over a month, I'm healthy and feeling great. No regrets whatsoever. Update: 24th December 2020: Still vegan! Feeling fantastic. Life's good, I'm still alive and not malnurished, what a surprise! Making pizza rolls for me and my non-vegan family later today. 10/10 i recommend

It's clear that Joaquin's love for animals is great. But look at the way he is completely respectful to the man running the slaughterhouse as well. He speaks his mind and his beliefs without tearing other people down. That hug at the end shows such a deep level of understanding. He is a truly inspiring person.

"Harvested" "Murdered" This man is a modern legend for pointing the truth and the fact that he repeats it and argues shows how passionate he is for this cause

This brought me to tears. That he actually went out and helped. I can't help but love that he speaks the language of my mother, Espanol. Meres todo el amor Joaquin

I loved the reaction of one dairy farmer from Wisconsin calling Joaquin Phoenix ding dong having no idea what he is talking about and while he was talking about it, he was feeding a newborn calf from a plastic bottle taken away from her mother not even one hour she was born while the mother was mechanically milked.

60 seconds!? That's an eternity!

3:00 Joaquín speaking in spanish with a mexican accent... my god I died and went to heaven 😍

What a beautiful thing, my heart breaks for these cows 🐄

"Run to the rescue with love and peace will follow" 💕

This is kindness. This is the only way of real human's evolution. I hope soon all the world leave the violence in the past and move forward to this new way to see the life.

when the mom cow and the baby cow were running at the end it made me so happy

Thank you for taking care of these wonderful animals and letting them live out their lives in peace!

He uses his pick of success to visualize immoral things of our times instead of making a trophy of himself. This is something out of the cage and very humble

Thank god for people like him. He is going to change things in a big way x

Saving those cows didn't change the world, but it definitely changed the cows' worlds

Usually I hate when celebrities give their opinions on things in their speeches but this needed to be said. Not enough people know about it and I love this man for using his money and power to rescue these poor baby cows. It's what I wish I was able to do and seeing someone else do it is so satisfying

Joaquin, you have my respect as an actor and as a person, thank you for stepping up for animal cruelty, May GOD bless you.

Joaquin has my heart. What a lovely human. Love Farm Sanctuary for giving them a new home. ❤️

One of the very very very very very few celebrities that I respect

Thanks to his speech, I considered questions about my food I had never asked myself before. I am now a proud vegan and trying to inform the people around me about these horrible conditions as well. Specifically women, and mothers, if they knew what was going on, I think most of them would not support the consumption of animal meat at all.

Thank you for that beautiful gesture Joaquin.

5:33 The tenderness in Joaquin’s “My Love” 6:26 Joaquin’s smile 7:07 Mommy (Liberty) and baby (Indigo) running and jumping to freedom, happy, safe 💕 Thanks to everyone who made this possible, every life counts, every creature is important

Long live Joaquin Phoenix such a kind act really appreciate your effort and compassion to save these poor animals. You not only saved two animals by your act as a celebrity you indirectly saved thousands of animals.

I am so proud of this man. My words can not express it! Thank you.