
The Devil We Know
2018

Representation Score
Excellent
2015
Director
Shannon Post, Evan Mascagni
Runtime
71 minutes
Average Rating
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Circle of Poison offers a powerful critique of globalized capitalism and the environmental consequences of American agricultural success. By centering the experiences of underrepresented communities, it reframes industrial progress as a system of exploitation. The film effectively disrupts Western-centric viewpoints by highlighting the struggles of communities affected by toxic exports. It uses identity-based power dynamics to expose systemic inequality and the ethics of international trade. While the documentary provides deep insights into racial and cultural struggles against hegemony, it remains neutral regarding LGBTQ+ and disability representation. The narrative is driven by environmental justice rather than individual identity politics.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include explicit stories about LGBTQ+ individuals. Instead, it focuses on the impact of pesticide trade, maintaining a neutral stance on this topic.
The documentary highlights the empowerment of grassroots organizers and leaders who don't fit traditional roles. This approach subtly challenges the dominance of male leadership often seen in corporate settings.
The film centers voices from the Global South and underrepresented communities within the United States. It effectively shows how environmental hazards disproportionately affect communities of color.
The documentary critiques Western dominance and exploitative industrial practices. It prioritizes a perspective that challenges traditional international trade laws and Western institutions.
There is no specific mention of neurodivergence or physical disabilities in the film. The focus remains on systemic issues related to environmental health and chemical exposure.
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Official Synopsis
A global look at communities impacted by the export of toxic pesticides made in America and how they are fighting back.

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