Allison Argo and I just missed each other at the Compassion Arts Festival in Boston, but that didn’t stop us from finding the time to chat about her absolutely magnificent film, The Last Pig. The film is a intimate journey into the life of a pig farmer as he grapples with death, searches for compassion, and finally finds the courage to change. Allison Argo’s films have won over 100 awards internationally, including six national Emmys, duPont Columbia, Genesis, Jackson Hole, NY, Banff, and dozens of awards from New Zealand to Japan. Argo is known for her emotionally-charged and deeply personal films – in particular her intimate portraits of abused and endangered animals. The nearly two dozen award-winning films she’s produced, directed and written have all been broadcast by PBS and/or National Geographic and have reached audiences worldwide. The Last Pig continues Argo’s mission to provide “a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves”– and to deepen understanding and respect for all beings. If you like this podcast, please consider joining my Patreon community for special perks and community vibes! This week’s bonus content will be an exclusive interview with Allison Argo only available to $5+ subscribers! Follow Allison Argo on Facebook and Twitter. Follow The Last Pig on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Music: Modafinil Blues – Matthew Dear No Country for Odd Men – Kiirstin Marilyn If you’d like to check out my work, order The Animal Book directly from me here and get a free download of the album! Here are some other places you can find the book. Find The Animal Album streaming and downloadable here. __________ Thinking of starting your own podcast or website? Do it! I’m a big fan of Blubrry for podcast distribution and you can get a month free by signing up for Blubrry Podcast Hosting here, or Blubrry Professional Statistics here. Use the code “mikeypod” with your order for your free month! Here’s a list of the gear I use for creating this podcast. My sites are hosted by Dreamhost, which I also love. They’ve got a couple of promotions going, and if you use these links I’ll get a little somethin’ too: * $25 off shared hosting * $50 off shared hosting