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The Last Pig

The Last Pig

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2017

Director

Allison Argo

Runtime

52 minutes

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The film primarily serves as a critique of industrial practices rather than a platform for diverse identity representation. It does not have the broad demographic range seen in highly rated narrative films. Despite its narrow demographic focus, the film achieves progressive values through its cultural perspective. It challenges established capitalist and industrial norms within agriculture. The narrative's strength lies in its disruption of traditional industry hierarchies, emphasizing personal conscience and ethical responsibility over economic needs.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Last Pig have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. Given its focus on agricultural ethics, this category is not a primary element of the story.

How does The Last Pig portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a male protagonist, which aligns with traditional leadership roles. However, it challenges typical masculine stereotypes by emphasizing stewardship, empathy, and ethical reflection.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Last Pig?

Limited

The film focuses on a specific agricultural context in the United States. There is no evidence of a diverse cast, concentrating instead on a single demographic experience within the farming community.

How does The Last Pig represent religion and culture?

Good

The film presents a subjective morality that questions standard economic practices. It portrays industrial agricultural institutions as systems needing ethical scrutiny rather than just efficiency.

Does The Last Pig include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documentation of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this specific documentary.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges industrial capitalist norms by prioritizing individual morality and ethical stewardship over systemic efficiency.
  • Disrupts traditional masculine archetypes by focusing on empathy and contemplation rather than dominance over nature.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks demographic breadth, focusing on a singular, specific demographic experience within the American farming community.
  • Provides no representation for LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

An intimate reflection on animal treatment, following ethical pig farmer, Bob Comis, as he contemplates his transition out of raising animals for slaughter.

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