Synopsis: From HBO Documentary Films, I Am An Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA is a candid and introspective look at the the beliefs and motives of Ingrid Newkirk, founder and leader of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Told through graphic footage and interviews with Newkirk, PETA employees, PETA supporters and critics alike, the film thoroughly explores PETA's unconventional ideology and extreme tactics. To understand PETA's staying power and how it became the most successful radical group in America, the film follows several of their present-day demonstrations while also examining past controversies.