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Speciesism: The Movie

Speciesism: The Movie

2013

Not Rated

Director

Mark DeVries

Runtime

90 minutes

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Synopsis

Modern farms are struggling to keep a secret. Most of the animals used for food in the United States are raised in giant, bizarre factories, hidden deep in remote areas of the countryside. Speciesism: The Movie director Mark Devries set out to investigate. The documentary takes viewers on a sometimes funny, sometimes frightening adventure, crawling through the bushes that hide these factories, flying in airplanes above their toxic manure lagoons, and coming face-to-face with their owners.

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Overall Score

1.6/10

Minimal

Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film focuses exclusively on agricultural industry ethics. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing heteronormativity present in the work.

Gender Representation

Minimal

The documentary does not provide evidence regarding the portrayal of gender hierarchies. There is no visible focus on the agency of specific genders.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

The investigation centers on US-based industries but lacks a focus on racial diversity. There is no indication of race intersecting with agricultural labor.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Good

The film offers a strong critique of Western economic institutions. It frames industrial farming as a secretive, harmful system rather than a traditional productive institution.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the representation of physical disabilities or neurodivergence. The narrative remains centered on industrial and environmental themes.

Strengths

  • Challenges established industrial hierarchies and systemic norms.
  • Provides a strong critique of Western industrial capitalism and its opacity.
  • Uses a deconstructive approach to examine dominant societal structures.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and narratives.
  • Provides no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity in its focus.
  • Does not address gender hierarchies or specific gender agency.

AI Analysis

Speciesism: The Movie is a specialized critique of industrial systems rather than a study of human intersectional identities. It functions as an investigation into the systemic structures of modern agriculture and the concealment used by large-scale farms. While the film lacks representation across most social identity categories, it demonstrates progressive intent through its cultural framing. It challenges the transparency and morality of Western industrial capitalism, positioning established agricultural institutions as actors requiring scrutiny. The documentary prioritizes environmental ethics and the deconstruction of dominant economic power dynamics over traditional or patriotic narratives.

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