Consider the behavior and values of human characters portrayed on screen to determine what messages they convey about the human capacity for kindness and social and ecological responsibility. Ask what habits the characters model (especially charismatic characters framed as heroes or protagonists) and consider the effects on audiences of attitudes and actions portrayed as normal, acceptable, or cool vs. aberrant, archaic, or objectionable. Consider including more diverse representations of characters who live simply and have a low carbon footprint, live animal-friendly/vegan lifestyles (boycotting all products taken from or tested on animals), choose to have a small family or adopt children, recycle, engage in volunteerism and civic actions, adopt rescued companion animals, and demonstrate compassion. Feeling strong empathy for the suffering of another and demonstrating a strong desire to alleviate their suffering. Considering the impact of our actions on others and discontinuing activities that would cause them suffering. True compassion towards animals protects their rights to life, freedom and bodily integrity absolutely. There are no compromises and no betrayals of their trust. Compassion is not an insincere or condescending notion of offering a lesser being mercy. It is a skill that needs to be practiced where we give of ourselves for the benefit of others.”>compassion and nonviolence toward all living beings.