The Territory of Others
1970
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Say Goodbye
Representation Score
5.7/10
Fair
1971
Director
David H. Vowell
Runtime
52 minutes
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Say Goodbye is a documentary that prioritizes environmental advocacy over human social representation. Its strength lies in its critique of industrial power and its challenge to the idea of human dominion over nature. By highlighting the devastation caused by DDT and seal clubbing, the film disrupts traditional views of human progress. However, the film lacks representation of diverse human identities, focusing almost exclusively on the ecological crisis rather than multi-layered human experiences. Ultimately, while it succeeds in disrupting traditional views of human progress, its narrow scope results in low scores for human-centric diversity categories.
Category Breakdown
Does Say Goodbye have LGBTQ+ representation?
The documentary focuses on ecological themes rather than human social dynamics. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
How does Say Goodbye portray gender?
The narrative prioritizes the biological and systemic struggles of animal species. It does not provide evidence of challenging or reinforcing human gender hierarchies.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Say Goodbye?
The film centers on specific geographic locations like Texas and the Pribilof Islands. It does not indicate a focus on human racial diversity or perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity.
How does Say Goodbye represent religion and culture?
The film challenges the idea of human dominion over nature by framing human influence as a destructive force. It critiques industrial progress and its systemic impact on the biosphere.
Does Say Goodbye include disability representation?
The film does not focus on human neurodivergence or physical disability. It instead portrays the biological vulnerabilities imposed upon wildlife by environmental toxins.
Present on Screen
- Challenges traditional views of human dominion over nature
- Highlights the ecological costs of human progress
- Critiques systemic industrial impacts on the biosphere
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of diverse human identities, including LGBTQ+ and racial groups
- Does not explore human gender hierarchies or social dynamics
- Focuses almost exclusively on ecological issues rather than multi-layered human experiences
Official Synopsis
Say Goodbye is a 1971 American documentary film about the relationship between humans and nature, directed by David H. Vowell. The film depicts the plight of various animal species at the hands of man and his influence. Some segments include the clubbing of seals on the Pribilof Islands, the effect of DDT on brown pelican populations in Texas, and the plight of severely endangered animals. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
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