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Dominion

Name: Dominion
Director: Chris Delforce
Released: 2018
Duration: 120 min

Representation Score

7.5/10

Good

2018

Not Rated

Director

Chris Delforce

Runtime

120 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dominion is an investigative documentary that prioritizes systemic critique over traditional demographic representation. Using hidden cameras, it deconstructs the morality of modern animal agriculture. The film's strength lies in its intellectual challenge to Western hierarchies, offering a progressive interrogation of capitalist and industrial frameworks. However, it lacks human-centric diversity, with no specific focus on LGBTQ+, racial, or disability-related narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dominion have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary focuses on animal agriculture and industrial ethics. There are no characters or narratives related to LGBTQ+ identities or experiences.

How does Dominion portray gender?

Fair

The film examines the relationship between humans and animals. Although it doesn't have specific gendered character arcs, it challenges traditional patriarchal ideas of mastery.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dominion?

Fair

The investigation uses global drone and hidden camera footage to expose agricultural practices. The film does not emphasize the racial composition of its subjects.

How does Dominion represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative questions Western institutional structures and human exceptionalism. It prioritizes ethical critiques over traditional anthropocentric views.

Does Dominion include disability representation?

Fair

The film centers on the ability to act of animals and the visibility of industrial processes. There are no specific portrayals of neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional Western hierarchies and the concept of human supremacy.
Provides a strong systemic critique of capitalist and industrial agricultural frameworks.
Uses investigative filmmaking to promote ethical and environmental relativism.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and narratives.
Does not provide specific focus on racial or ethnic diversity within its subjects.
Does not address neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Exposing the dark underbelly of modern animal agriculture through drones, hidden & handheld cameras, the feature-length film explores the morality and validity of our dominion over the animal kingdom.

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