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The Conservation Game

Name: The Conservation Game
Director: Michael Webber
Released: 2021
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

2021

PG-13

Director

Michael Webber

Runtime

110 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

The documentary centers on Tim Harrison, a retired Ohio police officer, who investigates the big cat trade. His male perspective drives the entire narrative arc, while women like Carole Baskin appear primarily as subjects or witnesses. This structure leaves no room for female investigative leads or alternative viewpoints. The cast is almost entirely white, which aligns with the specific Ohio setting of the story. No non-white characters are named in the credits or positioned as central to the plot. The investigative team lacks visible diversity in race or ethnicity. Themes of LGBTQ+ identity and disability are completely absent from the screen. The film focuses strictly on animal welfare, criminal investigation, and institutional accountability. These omissions reflect the specific scope of the documentary rather than a broader social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Conservation Game have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or identities appear in the documentary. The narrative focuses exclusively on animal trade investigations and law enforcement.

How does The Conservation Game portray gender?

Limited

Tim Harrison, a man, drives the entire investigation. Women appear as subjects or witnesses, including Carole Baskin and Cyndi Huntsman. No female protagonist leads the inquiry.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Conservation Game?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting the Ohio setting. No non-white characters are named in credits or central to the plot. Diversity is absent from the investigative team.

How does The Conservation Game represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film critiques celebrity conservationists and the exotic pet trade. It questions the ethics of using animals for television entertainment. Traditional family or national values are not the primary focus.

Does The Conservation Game include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with disabilities are featured. The narrative centers on animal welfare and criminal investigation. Disability is not a thematic or visual element.

Present on Screen

Tim Harrison leads the undercover investigation into the big cat trade with clear focus.
Carole Baskin and Howard Baskin appear as key subjects in the documentary.
The film documents exotic animal auctions and roadside zoos in Ohio.
Retired police officer Tim Harrison drives the narrative arc effectively.

Limited or Absent

No LGBTQ+ characters or relationships are depicted in the documentary.
The cast is almost entirely white, matching the local Ohio setting.
No characters with disabilities are present or discussed in the film.
Female characters serve as subjects rather than investigative leads.

Official Synopsis

Retired Ohio police officer, Tim Harrison, stumbles upon a bombshell discovery when he suspects that the world's most famous celebrity conservationists may be secretly connected to the big cat trade.

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