World Without Cows

10/9/2026

Here’s a question you probably haven’t been asked recently (if ever): When was the last time you thought about cows? Chances are it came when biting into a juicy burger or drinking a cold glass of milk. But have your thoughts ever gone beyond that? Probably not. And that’s the intent behind this documentary from award-winning former journalists Brandon Whitworth and Michelle Michael. The film seeks to show how much our bovine companions are taken for granted and, in some cases, disproportionately blamed for some of the world’s ills, such as global warming and poor health. But are these oversights and criticisms justified? Through this globe-trotting release, the filmmakers present some eye-opening revelations about cows. They show how valuable these creatures are in terms of the economic w