Sentient (film)
2026 Australian documentary film
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Sentient is a 2026 Australian documentary film directed by Tony Jones and written by Jones and Rachel Grierson-Johns, and produced by Ivan O'Mahoney.[1][2] The film premiered in the World Cinema Documentary Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.[2][3]
Directed byTony Jones
Written byTony Jones
Rachel Grierson-Johns
Rachel Grierson-Johns
Produced byIvan O'Mahoney
Release date
- January 26, 2026 (Sundance)
| Sentient | |
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| Directed by | Tony Jones |
| Written by | Tony Jones Rachel Grierson-Johns |
| Produced by | Ivan O'Mahoney |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Premise
The film investigates laboratory research on animals and follows Dr. Lisa Jones Engel, a primatologist turned animal welfare advocate, as it questions whether harming animals and ourselves in the name of science is justified.[2]
