Is harming animals in science’s name a necessary evil?

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementCultureMoviesFilmSentient traces the journey of Dr Lisa Jones-Engel, primatologist turned activist. She is the Jane Goodall of macaques, the small monkeys found in Asia, which are farmed and used to test new medicines in laboratories around the world. Sentient is directed by Tony Jones, formerly of the ABC's Q&A.Updated August 7, 2026 — 12:22pm,first published August 6, 2026 — 3:21pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:38Demon prevails in all-time pointVideo icon2:50Foster unpacks FIFA's rotten coreVideo icon3:16What to watch this weekVideo icon1:10Joey's blow for Panthers young gunAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe