The Dying Trade

The Dying Trade

After years of avoidance, a vegan activist attempts to reconcile with his father, a slaughterhouse worker.

Directed by: Jack Hancock-Fairs

Runtime: 62 MINUTES
Completed: 16/06/2025
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Countries of Production: UK, USA

Jack is a vegan activist. His father is a slaughterhouse worker. After years of avoiding the subject, Jack sets out to confront the unspoken tension between them. This intimate and contemplative documentary follows a son’s attempt to understand his father – and the industry that stands between them.

About the director(s)

Jack Hancock-Fairs is a British filmmaker whose work has been viewed over 3 million times on YouTube. He aims to reduce suffering by encouraging critical reflection on humanity’s relationship with non-human animals. The Dying Trade is his debut feature documentary.