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The Gateway Bug

The Gateway Bug

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2017

TV-14

Director

Johanna B. Kelly

Runtime

84 minutes

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The Gateway Bug deconstructs Western culinary norms by presenting entomophagy as a sophisticated global survival strategy. It moves away from Eurocentric dietary standards to validate diverse cultural practices as crucial for future food security. However, the film does not engage with identity-based storytelling. It lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives, and disability issues, focusing instead on ecological and nutritional science. Ultimately, the documentary serves as a cultural critique of systemic food structures rather than a study of individual identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Gateway Bug have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses on nutritional science and global food security. It does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

How does The Gateway Bug portray gender?

Fair

The film presents a neutral portrayal focused on the expertise of researchers and practitioners. It avoids traditional gender stereotypes and does not challenge gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Gateway Bug?

Good

The film highlights dietary practices from non-Western cultures. By emphasizing insect consumption, it challenges Eurocentric views of protein sources and supports Global South traditions.

How does The Gateway Bug represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative challenges the industrial capitalist food system. It promotes a shift in eating habits aligned with anti-capitalist critiques and ecological ethics.

Does The Gateway Bug include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not focus on physical or neurodivergent disabilities in its exploration of nutrition and food security.

Present on Screen

  • Validates non-Western protein sources and challenges Eurocentric dietary norms.
  • Promotes a globalized view of ecology and resource equity.
  • Critiques the sustainability of the industrial capitalist food complex.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
  • Does not address physical or neurodivergent disability representation.
  • Does not explore gender-specific arcs or subvert gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Over 2 billion people on earth eat insects for protein. The Gateway Bug explores how changing daily eating habits can feed humanity in an uncertain age, one meal at a time.

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