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Kiss the Ground
Representation Score
4.5/10
Fair
2020
PGDirector
Josh Tickell, Rebecca Harrell Tickell
Runtime
85 minutes
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Kiss the Ground succeeds as a systemic critique of industrial agriculture, moving beyond simple environmentalism to challenge established power structures. By centering female experts and diverse global practitioners, it subverts the male-dominated and Anglo-centric norms of the traditional farming industry. The film's strength lies in its deconstruction of Western capitalism and its promotion of decentralized land management. It frames the current agricultural status quo as an oppressive force against the environment, advocating for a paradigm shift toward regenerative ethics. However, the documentary lacks engagement with identity politics. It does not feature LGBTQ+ narratives or address disability representation, keeping its focus strictly on ecological and systemic reform.
Category Breakdown
Does Kiss the Ground have LGBTQ+ representation?
The documentary focuses entirely on ecological science and agricultural methodology. There are no discernible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives about non-straight identities.
How does Kiss the Ground portray gender?
The film disrupts traditional hierarchies by centering female scientists and activists. Women are positioned as primary authorities in discussions about soil health and climate change.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Kiss the Ground?
A global perspective includes international viewpoints and indigenous land management practices. The film examines how colonial-era industrial farming models affect global ecosystems.
How does Kiss the Ground represent religion and culture?
The narrative provides a strong critique of Western institutions and capitalist structures. It prioritizes regenerative ethics over the profit-driven mandates of industrial monoculture.
Does Kiss the Ground include disability representation?
There are no prominent depictions of individuals with visible or invisible disabilities as central narrative drivers.
Present on Screen
- Positions female scientists and activists as primary authorities in discussions about soil health and climate change.
- Includes global perspectives and indigenous viewpoints in critiques of industrial farming.
- Provides a powerful critique of Western capitalist structures and 'Big Ag' dominance.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and narratives.
- Does not include depictions of individuals with visible or invisible disabilities.
Official Synopsis
Sheds light on an alternative approach to farming called “regenerative agriculture” that could balance our climate, replenish our vast water supplies, and feed the world.
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