UPDATE July 30, 2021: Disney Cancels Development of Live-Action Rodeo Film
At a time when we need compassion, peace, and understanding in the world, Disney should not be glorifying an industry that promotes animal abuse.
Last Chance for Animals (LCA) is speaking out against Aloha
Rodeo, a live-action movie in the early stages of development
at Disney Plus that will glorify the cruel and deadly rodeo
industry.
Aloha Rodeo, based on a book by the same title, follows
three Hawaiians as they compete and win steer roping competitions at
the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 1908.
Founded in 1897, the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo is one of the
oldest and deadliest rodeos in the United States; each year, animals
die in rodeo events or suffer injuries so extensive they have to be
killed. A 2011 article in the Wyoming Tribune Eagle acknowledged
animal death rates at Cheyenne Frontier Days are higher than other
rodeos.
"Disney is a leader in the entertainment industry and should be
promoting respect and compassion towards all living creatures.
Instead, Disney is choosing to make a movie glorifying the rodeo
industry, which inflicts violence and terror upon animals. At a time
when we need compassion, peace, and understanding in the world,
Disney should not be glorifying an industry that promotes animal
abuse," states Chris DeRose, LCA Founder & President.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
1.
Sign the Petition: Click here to sign and share the petition
asking Disney to stop promoting animal abuse and stop production on
Aloha Rodeo.
2.
Learn More: Click here to watch the video by SHARK (Showing
Animals Respect & Kindness) explaining why Aloha Rodeo will glorify
the rodeo industry.