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The End of Meat

Name: The End of Meat
Director: Marc Pierschel
Released: 2017
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

5.6/10

Fair

2017

TV-PG

Director

Marc Pierschel

Runtime

94 minutes

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The documentary broadens the scope of environmental discourse by moving beyond Western-centric viewpoints. By integrating Indian dietary traditions and global food innovators, it provides an international perspective on consumption. However, the film remains narrow in its focus on identity politics. There is no visible engagement with LGBTQ+ narratives or specific gendered storytelling, which limits its multi-layered depth. Ultimately, the work functions as a systemic critique of industry and habit rather than a study of human identity, prioritizing global ethics over individual social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The End of Meat have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit mention of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The focus remains on dietary ethics and environmentalism, leaving queer issues unaddressed.

How does The End of Meat portray gender?

Fair

The narrative emphasizes ideological pioneers and food innovators. While specific genders are not detailed, the focus on expertise suggests a meritocratic approach to scientific and agricultural leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The End of Meat?

Good

The documentary adopts a globalized perspective by visiting a fully vegetarian city in India. This incorporates non-Western cultural frameworks and religious traditions into the global discourse.

How does The End of Meat represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film challenges Western consumerist structures by critiquing the meat industry. It promotes a shift toward compassionate ethics and explores secular, science-driven food alternatives.

Does The End of Meat include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence that disability or neurodivergence serves as a central narrative driver in this documentary.

Present on Screen

Provides a globalized perspective by including non-Western cultural and religious frameworks.
Challenges traditional Western consumerist norms and capitalist meat industry structures.
Explores diverse, science-driven alternatives to traditional animal husbandry.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation or narratives centered on LGBTQ+ identities.
Provides no visible engagement with disability or neurodivergent perspectives.
Fails to offer specific details regarding gendered representation among its subjects.

Official Synopsis

Although evidence of meat consumption's negative impact on the planet and on human health continue stacking up as animal welfare is on the decline, humanity's love affair with hamburgers, steaks, nuggets and chops just doesn't end. In The End of Meat, filmmaker Marc Pierschel embarks on a journey to discover what effect a post-meat world would have on the environment, the animals and ourselves. He meets Esther the Wonder Pig, who became an internet phenomenon; talks to pioneers leading the vegan movement in Germany; visits the first fully vegetarian city in India; witnesses rescued farm animals enjoying their newly found freedom; observes the future food innovators making meat and dairy without the animals, even harvesting "bacon" from the ocean and much more. The End of Meat reveals the hidden impact of meat consumption; explores the opportunities and benefits of a shift to a more compassionate diet; and raises critical questions about the future role of animals in our society.

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