A new documentary film, An Open Door, is set to highlight the influential life and groundbreaking work of Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, autism advocate, and internationally recognized leader in animal welfare.
The film, produced in partnership with CSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences, will be released on August 12 via streaming platforms including Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, and Kanopy.
Grandin is well-known for her pioneering role in designing humane livestock handling systems, many of which are now standard in the global meat industry. Her insights are deeply informed by her autism and her unique visual thinking, which allow her to understand animal behavior in ways that have transformed the industry…