VEGAN 2015 - The Film

[@thatvegancouple]

Sensational!!! We're tearing up here... this is actually quite emotional to watch. So much effort, energy, and passion from people around the world - and it is making a difference. 2016 is going to be a big year... the movement has got a lot of momentum and it's gonna take off next year! Thanks so much for making this Klaus ... lol, we do hope nothing big happens in December though! ;) x

[@thatvegancouple]

+PLANT BASED NEWS haha, we did have a little giggle ;)

[@thatvegancouple]

+PLANT BASED NEWS Ohhh no! >_

[@romybank]

It tore me up. Tears of pain, of joy...seeing how far we've come already. No stopping us now!

[@jane7086]

+That Vegan Couple same here! sooo emotional.

[@ScotCampbellwindowpainter]

+Romy be Vegan it's nice

[@BrianTurnerOfficial]

Holy DAMN! I was mentioned in this film (HumerusFitness is my old name) THAT'S AWESOME I DIDN'T KNOW THAT! I'm honored as I can be.

[@jennymadrigal]

I don't feel alone after watching things like this

[@theinfectedshowroom9729]

+Jenny Madrigal it warms my heart

[@HolisticHealthatHome]

We are certainly not alone. Keep spreading the word, and watch the tables turn. We are changing culture!

[@mdouble100]

Vegan for 36 years, so naturally I got the message. If only others would do the same the world would be a different place.

[@mdouble100]

***** You are now among a small but growing group in the process of changing the world. Be cautious in your attitude and use compassion as your guiding principle. Remember that people only change when they are ready. Change can't be forced, it must be accepted willingly. This fact can make being vegan frustrating, especially if you are impatient. But, never loose hope, change is happening, even if it may not be immediately obvious.

[@jenniferjames8876]

You are an awesome exsample for vegan longevity i have so many people saying you cant do it long term and I dont know many vegans who have been vegan for so long so that is great thank you.

[@Kracken11111]

Went vegan about a week ago, still learning what to cook etc, I have an 11yr old who grows like a bean.... however, I'm not stopping...

[@b.n_coaching]

I became vegan this year and I'm so proud to be part of this! Nice video! Thank you for sharing! :)

[@miko3972]

I spent most of this video clapping and crying! Thank you for shedding light on the amazing momentum and stir the Vegan lifestyle is having in society! 2016 is going to be an even bigger year of change! I'm going to be sharing this video everywhere today as a PROUD VEGAN!

[@indianvegankitchen5413]

So I am not the only vegan who cried throughout the video, this is a v powerful video klaus, kudos.!! 🙏🏼

[@123Windigo]

I'm vegan but since I became I didn't feel a lot of hope for most people to become vegan. I never met a vegan person in real life I think that helps the thought that there's no hope left but this video really changes that. Thanks so much Klaus, even though I don't even think about going back to my previous cruel lifestyle this makes me really happy, keep it up man you're really important for this community.

[@alyssajarjoura]

+Windigo123 See if there are Facebook groups around your area!

[@sonja4164]

think of it this way, if you became vegan...even though you don't personally know any vegans, think of all the other people who may have been influenced by the same things that made you vegan.

[@VeganismUnspun]

+Windigo123 You are paving the way, once one of your friends goes Vegan, they will already be in a better situation than you were - they WILL know someone who's Vegan!

[@123Windigo]

Alyssa Jarjoura I did! But there aren't any, I live in Oxford, they don't even have a single vegan restaurant here:( I'm thinking of going to London once in a while to meet other vegans I feel like I need to.

[@123Windigo]

Veganism Unspun My heavy meat eating friend is on his way to vegetarianism, then veganism. Even though I don't understand how he can still keep eating one meal with meat a day after educating him I still have hope haha. It was really exhausting arguing with him but I did it! And he doesn't get mad when I talk about veganism, he understands it now:D

[@sacmakiz]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Thank you everyone who is being voice for the voiceless 😢💖💖💖💖

[@thealitabrizipodcast]

This is one of the best mini-doc/compilation videos of the year! Can't wait for the messages to start coming in on this video saying how it has helped them become vegan. Great job Klaus! So excited for this!!!!!! :D

[@crissydogg]

Klaus this is sick man, really really well done. Definitely gonna start to put myself out there in terms of activism thanks to this

[@PlantbasedAthlete]

Amazing bro!!

[@MelanieKateLove]

WOW!!! This is the most incredible collection of 2015 news stories about how veganism is taking the world by storm. It makes me so proud of be vegan and to get the message out. We really are light years ahead of the world. Can't wait for 2016, it's going to be epic xx SO PROUD OF YOU KLAUS!

[@clairegloyne9939]

I can't believe the shift this has caused in me. Thank You. I have been aware and awake to what goes on in the meat industry for a few years but always felt scared to make the change or that its too hard to do. I definitely buy less meat than I used to and it never hit home as hard as this video hit me. I never want to eat meat or animal products again. We have been taking for too long and its time to give back! :)

[@MithilaNaidu]

+Claire Gloyne That's wonderful..! thank you :))

[@vegetablesoup777]

+Claire Gloyne Thank you

[@calebbird445]

So good, all the best with your journey. It will be one of the best desisions you will make.

[@pescatarian8520]

You'll be eating meat again before you know it... So good.

[@JoeyCarbstrong]

dude this was such a powerful film..really well made and really struck so many emotions for me .. this needs to be shared everywhere! i hope it goes viral!

[@JoeyCarbstrong]

i shared it 4 times to every large vegan group on my list.. it needs to go viral

[@Technoane]

I am a vegan who has zero friends or family who are also vegan so I am struggeling every now and then. This video made me realize again why I chose this lifestyle. Thank you so much.

[@WolverinaWorld]

Awesome stuff! Had to share it on twitter. I went vegan a few months ago and there's no chance of me ever going back to my old eating habits.

[@chloespragg5616]

Heard about vegan 2019 on Instagram and was so excited to find there’s actually 5 of these documentaries!!🤩

[@TheVeganActivist]

Amazing production. So much effort was put into this and it was worth it!! Can't wait for 2016.

[@elveganocordobes6708]

This has been the most amazing year ever, not only because I went vegan at the begining of it, but I saw this movement grow like never before in history. Next year is going to be exiting as well, and I feel a part of this.

[@pablod.c.704]

Hola, vivo en estados unidos y tambien soy vegano. Naci en Cordoba (Argentina) y me mude aca hace 18 anos. Saludos y gracias por ser vegano !!!

[@biglance]

What must we do? EVERY VEGAN needs to start a youtube channel and do videos, spread the message...put bumper stickers on your car, buy t-shirts and hats that spread the message...do whatever you can...we are at the forefront of a revolution that is needed to save humanity and the planet, get on it! peace.

[@nexusoflife]

+rawbigfoot Started my KZbin channel.

[@biglance]

Nexus Of Life Good job, i will check it out! peace.

[@williambennett1212]

+rawbigfoot And the very adhesive in that bumper sticker could be made from an animal product... "Casein glue is mainly used to adhere glass bottle labels. Animal glues have traditionally been used in bookbinding, wood joining, and many other areas..." Virtually, every aspect of everyone's life here contains animal products, or contributes to the killing of living, sentient beings no matter how hard you try not to - if you drive a vehicle, ride a bike, use a computer, read a book, play an instrument, go to the hospital for healthcare and on and on... there are so many things that you wouldn't think use animal products, but they do. Don't get me wrong - I am all for creating less suffering, violence and abuse and creating more peace, love and compassion where and when we can - especially in our diet - but part of life here in the physical form is suffering for any physical being.

[@nexusoflife]

William Bennett Indeed to be alive is to kill, however it is up to us to take the path of least suffering in life. We will never end suffering on earth but we can do everything possible to create as little suffering as possible.

[@williambennett1212]

+Nexus of Life Yes, agreed - that is what I said: "I am all for creating less suffering, violence and abuse and creating more peace, love and compassion where and when we can - especially in our diet." Too many times though when it comes to this issue in particular, I have seen violence, anger, hate, judgment used to speak out and fight against the very thing we all would love to see less of - violence, anger, hate, judgment. We always must be mindful and aware of the ego and how we go about transforming the world. The world is not transformed to peace, love and compassion through violence, anger, hate, fear, judgment, shame, blame, guilt. Peace, my brothers and sisters.

[@mariah2435]

This is the first time I've read through comments on a vegan video that weren't negative. It makes me so happy to learn that I am not alone and that I must spread veganism more and more. The earth, animals, people, and your health thank you.

[@SoniaRaga]

This is simply AMAZING! I´m sharing sharing sharing!!! :)

[@kasiaring]

This brings tears to my eyes and fills me with hope for the future. Thank you xx

[@bananiac]

This was an awesome compilation. Brilliant work! Got the chills!

[@KimberlyBellamy]

Turning vegan was the best thing i have ever done for myself. I feel so great and not deprived. Yayyy veganism!!

[@TheAnticarnist]

"I don't mind dying, I just don't want it to be my fault." Haha genius. This was SO good. When James spoke for the first time in 12 months it was so incredibly emotional. I hadn't seen that before now. He said it perfectly after thinking about those words for so long.

[@antoinetteyeager846]

awesome video klaus i cried in extreme happiness. you make amazing videos. plz dont ever stop

[@ItsThatMilkshake]

People told me "You'll never make veganism popular" Looks like WE have. Congrats fellow Vegans. Keep it up!

[@fruitkid4759]

this is amazing, thankyou for your time in putting this together, it was a great watch.

[@JailaSparrow]

This is so great! So many positive reports! So in the end there is hope. We are in this together #vegan

[@sugarcrushedveggies1962]

I'm loving this!!! I even saw myself! Going vegan was an amazing life change and becoming an activists was the best thing I've done so far.

[@damienclarkson5558]

You have taken this to a new level mate. So proud of you and how far you have come. I think you have a real flair for telling stories. I can't wait to work with you more in 2016 buddy

[@freediverhd]

The james aspey part with the background music - real tear jerker.

[@VeganMentalHealth]

So impressive, Klaus!!! I was hooked on every word. So powerful and so positive :) Videos like these makes me proud to be part of the vegan social media community. Thank you so much for this.

[@veganinjapanitaly8437]

I cried while watching this movie. It is impossible for me to reach all the pure souls who are fighting against animal cruelty. But I would love to hug all of you vegan activists for protecting animals and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This movie brings some positive vibrations. We are getting where we want.Let's keep spreading the vegan message.Peace \(O.O)/

[@NoEggCraig]

This was incredible Klaus, I've been looking forward to this film since you mentioned it in your video with The Vegan Activist and it has surpassed all of my expectations. A job very well done Klaus, I'm sure I will watch it many more times in the future!

[@rachelAO]

Just found this. I feel like it's all changing. Vegan for one year and I get less crap from nonvegans than I did a year ago.

[@rachelAO]

Great job on this video!

[@pescatarian8520]

But you still full of crap

[@vegancazi1844]

Great video! I am so proud to be a vegan and a member of the vegan community!

[@TheMsbennet86]

Ditto :)

[@kb3196]

Same here hun 😊

[@kb3196]

***** Has a pig ever threatened your life?

[@kb3196]

Well, you defend yourself you have a right to defend yourself. But if you kill a pig just to eat it that is wrong

[@pescatarian8520]

+K B It's called bacon..... Yum.

[@van7708]

Blown away. By the research and time and editing you put in, but also by the message and all the images. Here's hoping 2016 will be even better. Let it snowball!!!

[@SMABEM]

Great production! Clear, well structured, it really gives me hope for the future. Keep up the great work.

[@LostInVegetation]

Great video! So glad to be part of this community. I went vegan this year and it has been one of the best decisions I've ever made.

[@powersoftheuniversetv9120]

Best thing I've seen in ages

[@G0ldwaves]

Your part was really good!

[@theinstigatorr]

Love your work

[@olbeef250]

Thanks for your contribution

[@pescatarian8520]

Please go away

[@potatobabe]

Incredibly well made Klaus! I am so friggin proud being part of this movement! I am crying happy tears!! :)

[@osdias]

What an epic summary of an epic Vegan year, which is not yet over. Thanks for making this. Let's all share it and spread the word.

[@veg]

i'm vegan since 3 years and i love it ♥

[@bananawarriorprincess5679]

Yessss KLAUS!! #vegan is taking over the Internet. Compassion is the new revolution!! I am tearing up watching this video, it's so positive and full of hope. Am gonna share this far and wide. Thanks so much for making this x

[@AishaPonders]

Klaus this is absolutely brilliant. It was Gary Yourofsky that started my journey, I admire him so much, whatever the controversy, I think he's great.,

[@AishaPonders]

+Aisha Ponders I nearly teared up a bit during the end...

[@hammypie]

people who whine about Gary need a good punch in the face! I love him too:D

[@russhook6595]

+Aisha Ponders Too bad Gary also pushes the Holyco$t LIE too tho isn't it? Why do you thiMk he is ALLOWED to speak at mainstream INDOCTRINATION CENTERS? Of course any sheep who doesn't go along with that LIE will be called names by the BRAIN DEADS. Don't bother replying b/c I already KNOW what your reaction will be.

[@MsAusarian]

This was so encouraging. So good to have positive stories for once. My son's school have just started a vegan school menu. For the first time in his nine years, he can actually have warm school dinners instead of packed lunches. Result.... We're winning!

[@avolovo]

+MsAusarian That's amazing! May I ask, what kind of school (public/private)? Also, is he in elementary/middle/high school? The only memories of school lunches being even close to vegan products was peanut butter and sandwiches...

[@NatashaGosling]

An amazing effort. I will be sharing this guaranteed. It's astounding to see all the news and progression veganism has made over the last year. I am blown away by all of it.

[@FamilyFreedom]

Brilliant Klaus, very inspiring and something the movement definitely needed to give it momentum. For those that worry and doubt, I think you have just given them what they need with this vid. Good stuff mate :)

[@rachelysew]

Thank you for making this. I forget that the mainstream media only shows the bad stuff in regards to the vegan movement as well. I've been close to giving up for a while now. I needed to see this.

[@TiandraWilde]

I love this film so much I secretly might have teared up! Klaus! What an excellent job you did on this video! I'm very impressed! VEGAN POWER!!

[@JoeyCarbstrong]

+Vegan Tiandra me too! twice haha

[@pescatarian8520]

I was so moved I sous vide a well marbled new York steak.

[@zsr0311]

I cry my eyes out every single time I watch this! It's so inspiring, it's the video I keep coming back to whenever I'm feeling down and defeated by this cruel, sick world! I've just recommended people on Facebook Vegans UK group watch it, as a lot of them are also feeling down! So, thank you so much for all that you do for the animals (and us vegans!) xxx

[@lillianvegan]

Fantastic documentary and I'm happy to share it. I'm a Vegan in Japan and trying hard to spread the word... this will definitely help. Thank you

[@CheapLazyVegan]

This is incredible!!!

[@PlantSmartLivingNOW]

Well done putting this together! Keep up the good work in spreading this message... :)

[@PlantSmartLivingNOW]

+Plant-Smart Living w/ Farmer Fred I did just email you, as well, Klaus! I would love to become involved, if possible... :) -- Fred

[@BlueBlairyFitness]

This is absolutely amazing. So much work has gone into this production, THANK YOU THANK YOU for providing such great information to the world. I'm so glad to have finally joined the movement this year!!

[@mlthinker7]

I LOVED THIS!!!!! Tears in my eyes!! Goosebumps!! Happiness!

[@zachb4047]

THIS MADE ME SO HAPPY!!!! WE ARE DOING IT! Still have a lot, a lot of work to do but its nice to see that this much progress has been made! Keep up the good work guys!

[@sugarandstarch]

Amazing! What a video Klaus! Gives me such hope. Keep up the incredible work:)

[@crookedbooks3852]

Beautifully put together. This is such a breath of fresh air for those of us who feel hopeless, being surrounded by cruelty in our every day lives. We are making a difference, people do care, and people will listen.

[@JasmineLove4minute]

I was in tears from 16:00 till the end! Thank you so much for making this video, I love you ♥ Watching this video, made me realize that I need to do something for my place! No vegetarians or vegans here, only me and my little sister! I want to reach the younger generations here and tell them about veganism, but I don't know how :(

[@Animal-Watch]

Great film Klaus, great stats and figures,,,will inspire lots of poeple

[@sonja4164]

fantastic summary of this global paradigm shift!

[@petercobourg6578]

ha-ha I just finished watching this one a few minutes ago!

[@sonja4164]

PeterK -V it's good stuff. Somethings happening...

[@petercobourg6578]

Sonja Finley yes! I think there will be a snowball effect with more companies offering food bc they see other comp. doing that so they'll want to cash in. Also the health and fitness industry will try and cash in like trainers, nutritionists, wellness books, cook books etc. But the biggest endorsement I'm hoping will come from Cop21. Even a mention of going vegan as beneficial bc then we'll really be able to run with it.

[@sonja4164]

PeterK -V completely agree

[@bananablondie1088]

Wow. So well done. Thank you for making this! And thank you for including me! Definitely sharing this :-)

[@fastlane1952]

+PLANT BASED NEWS Yea this video is very well done. Thank you so much for everything you guys do. This made me feel very inspired and Hopeful for the future.

[@KindEarthTV]

Totally awesome! I've been vegan for 21 years now and am totally and utterly bowled over to witness the incredible shift in consciousness in recent times. You are doing an amazing job bringing all this stuff together. Biggest thanks! Shine on.

[@KindEarthTV]

+PLANT BASED NEWS Delighted to have found you too!

[@Zhongli885]

The part with the protests brought tears to my eyes, especially hearing Jane say "I was asked to speak here tonight...because the animals can't speak for themselves". How can people not make the connection and keep eating our friends? :(

[@samfranco2347]

Really great video Klaus. Sometimes it's difficult to see the progress of veganism when there is negativity and ignorant comments from different people, but this video definitely gave me hope. Thank you so much Klaus.

[@CS-sl5kt]

this gave me chills and made me cry tears of joy!! I know 2016 is the year of veganism :))

[@aaronverran1360]

hell yeah it is I see more people going vegan im 3 months in and never turning back

[@newme6345]

I'm one month vegan and never turning back .

[@fatimacharawani1422]

I feel the same after watching this!!

[@tomteaser2517]

New vegan here, Just looking back to when I was ignorant. Wow we have come along way in a short period of time.

[@AlwaysSoldierOn]

Lets change the way we eat lets change the way we live and lets change the way we treat eachother -Tupac

[@juistgaming01]

TEARS OF JOOOOOOY for the first time in a long time!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!! To my Vegan brothers and sisters I love you all!!!

[@LLCLKL]

This is absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for creating and sharing this with all of us. In a world where veganism is the minority it often feels like we don't have many wins. But this video reminds us that every day and every year each piece of activism we do makes a difference. We should all feel proud to be vegan and proud of the work that we do each day to change the world that we live in. Xx

[@PotatoWisdom]

I'm feeling overwhelmed with pride to be a part of the vegan movement and to see it's picking up momentum!! It's difficult to see it happening because it's so slow, thank you so much for putting this together! Thank you, thank you thank you!

[@Welcome-to-your-life]

Great work Klaus, what a year!

[@crayasiankid]

This is an amazing video. Well done, happy to be part of the movement and it was cool to see myself this video. Toronto DxE was shown twice on here. :) Let the vegan movement and animal activism continue and grow!!!

[@TimShieff]

Just watched again, so good.

[@dansaghin1]

thank you for all the work envolving the making of this video

[@Norahizetta]

So proud to have become a vegan in this incredible year!! Cannot wait to see what the future holds!

[@jennyy123021]

I think I've watched this four times since it came out. When I'm around family and people from my hometown, it's hard to find people who feel the same. Getting to see the movement grow gives me life! Thank you for all your hard work, Klaus. It means more than you know.

[@orionpax2644]

Amazing work, really well done. I can't imagine the hard work and hours behind this. Thank you so much for doing this and sharing =)

[@markhunneyman6495]

James Aspey's activism and first words had me sobbing. Powerful! Thank you to, Klaus!

[@ThatAwkwardVeganGirl]

So many emotions running through me watching this! It makes me so hopeful and determined! I will be re-watching every time I get disheartened with the world. Such a positive video to show Veganism isn't the future, it's now! 😆 💚

[@MarcooPF]

Don't ever put yourself down, because you are choosing to be conscious in life considering the impact of your own actions. Preach the V, don't put others down, lead by example and bring about the change our world desperately needs to see! The VEGAN momentum in 2015 has be so inspiring!

[@carbosjr]

Awesome film. can't wait to see what 2016 looks like. Today is my 5 year veganniversary btw

[@MorganLeeParpart]

This honestly made me so emotional. And I was not expecting that. This is such a beautiful piece of work and I'm so glad to have taken the time to watch. Thank you so much for putting this out into our world!

[@AnthonyTran]

Excellent, excellent work Klaus!

[@crystal1151]

I haven't been vegan for very long but this video has made me decide to start posting videos on KZbin and getting the word out about this lifestyle. The more that people start talking about it, the better. So thank you for giving me confidence to participate in this movement.

[@fuckyeahmary]

I've been vegan for some months but not really an activist but I am becoming more passionate about it all the time and I really want to have an influence so I am right now gathering information for my friends and random people to better advocate. The vegan movement is truly exciting !! so important ! so huge !! amazing what happened this year, 2016 is going to take off tenfold :)

[@lpc90]

Great video Klaus, you work so hard to make these videos & it's very much appreciated. You've inspired me to become more of an activist with this amazing video and spread the message of ethical Veganism. Keep up the great work!

[@justicejones7646]

Wow, I have never been so convinced that veganism will become the normal and consume the world! This video makes me so excited. Thank you for making it! :)

[@georgialucia9054]

I can't thank you enough for making this video! It was so well done and inspiring. I've been vegan for about a year now and sometimes it gets a little disheartening when all you see and hear is negativity against what is an amazing lifestyle. But watching this video has made me realise that we're making progress and I'm so proud to be a part of it

[@ShimShamSam7]

Well damn, that was the single most optimistic thing I've seen in a while.

[@HannaHHumpHreys]

This was honestly such a refreshing watch. People always say that being vegan isn't going to make a difference in the world because its "just one person". But this just shows how big it is actually becoming. Thank you

[@IssaMissa15]

what an epic recap video this is excellent work!

[@kaylaperrin122]

This was amazing! Amidst all the closed minded people, this video showed the serious progress of the vegan message in just one year. 2016 will be even better! So proud to be vegan. The revolution has started and is well on its way!

[@pescatarian8520]

Oh... Go from 2.0% to 2.1%.?

[@paulajonesheartdrivenlife847]

Awesome! I love the rapid sharing of information. I was a vegetarian for several years and very recently shifted to a vegan diet. I've been seeking more and more information. Your video has put a lot of recent and relevant information in one place. I have almost 20 tabs open on my browser with all the names of people, businesses, and books you've mentioned. And I know I missed some. Thank you! So helpful!

[@lisanloves]

Really encouraging video. I am so happy that veganism is becoming more well-known and desired. Great news for animals an the planet :)

[@lauracassin8327]

I'm so taken aback by the compassion displayed by so many people, I shed tears of hope watching this.

[@aleeshaoman6780]

I hope New Zealand catches on as much as other countries. New Zealand relies on the meat and dairy industries as a large part of our economy making it very hard to push the vegan lifestyle by that doesn't stop me! New Zealand, specifically my region (Waikato) is currently been targeted for animal abuse which has been shown on the news and in the newspaper! So glad people can finally see what these animals go though. Love the video Klaus!!!

[@LeTourDePlants]

Excellent work, Klaus