Born on Death Row:- The Story So Far!

“Born On Death Row” is an animal testing documentary currently being made by Fiaz & Jacqui from The Base Vegan Retreat and Animal Sanctuary in Bristol.

Their journey into the world of industrial-scale breeding of beagle puppies for toxicology testing and experiments, combined with their first-hand experience in animal rescue and campaigning, and their creative backgrounds, places them in a unique position to tell this important story with passion — aiming to both educate and activate its audience.

As first-time filmmakers, just over a year into production, they have completed three US filming trips interviewing Moby, Dr Alka Chandna, Ridglan Farms whistleblower Scott Gilbertson and local campaign leads — including literally in the trenches at Ridglan Farms itself amid tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets, and survivor dogs including Otis. In the UK, they have filmed Mel Broughton, Wayne Hsiung, Rose Patterson, Professor Andrew Knight, Camp Beagle and others in the field.

With powerful survivor stories, keeping the animals’ experience at its centre, they are now shaping the narrative arc, deepening the research, and questioning the scientific division and inherent secrecy behind the story.

Look out for upcoming ‘Talk, Sizzle and Rap’ at Vegan Camp Out 2026!