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The World According to Monsanto

Name: The World According to Monsanto
Director: Marie-Monique Robin
Released: 2008
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2008

Director

Marie-Monique Robin

Runtime

108 minutes

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The film excels in its post-colonial framework, moving beyond Western-centric viewpoints to center the ability to act of non-Western farmers. By examining how patent laws impact sovereignty in the Global South, it provides a necessary critique of systemic power. However, the documentary lacks representation in identity-based social categories. There is no focus on LGBTQ+ narratives or specific gendered social dynamics, which limits its breadth regarding individual identity representation. Ultimately, the film's value lies in its structural critique. It challenges conventional notions of progress by questioning the ethics of capitalist expansion and the impact of monolithic corporations on local communities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The World According to Monsanto have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses on corporate agricultural practices and geopolitical influence. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or narratives related to non-straight identities.

How does The World According to Monsanto portray gender?

Fair

The film does not focus on gendered social hierarchies or domestic roles. While it avoids reinforcing traditional patriarchal leadership, it lacks a specific focus on gendered clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The World According to Monsanto?

Good

The narrative prioritizes a global perspective by highlighting agrarian communities in the Global South, such as India. It validates the lived experiences of diverse ethnic populations facing systemic economic pressures.

How does The World According to Monsanto represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film critiques global capitalism by exploring the tension between institutional authority and local autonomy. It portrays traditional agricultural methods as a form of resistance against industrial imposition.

Does The World According to Monsanto include disability representation?

Minimal

The investigative scope focuses on corporate history and agricultural science. There is no discernible focus on disability or neurodivergence within the film.

Present on Screen

Uses a post-colonial lens to highlight the struggles of agrarian communities in the Global South.
Challenges Western industrial dominance by validating the ability to act of non-Western farmers.
Provides a profound critique of how global capitalism disrupts traditional community structures.

Limited or Absent

Lacks any representation or narrative focus regarding LGBTQ+ identities.
Does not engage with gendered social hierarchies or specific gendered perspectives.
Provides no discernible coverage of disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Monsanto is the world leader in genetically modified organisms (GMOs), as well as one of the most controversial corporations in industrial history. This century-old empire has created some of the most toxic products ever sold, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and the herbicide Agent Orange. Based on a painstaking investigation, The World According to Monsanto puts together the pieces of the company’s history, calling on hitherto unpublished documents and numerous first-hand accounts.

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