Queer Planet

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Queer Planet
Directed byEd Watkins
Narrated byAndrew Rannells, Sue Perkins
Edited bySophia Evans, Marsden Murison
Music byJasha Klebe
Distributed byPeacock
Release dates
  • June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09) (Canada)[1]
  • June 6, 2024 (2024-06-06)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Queer Planet is a 2023 nature television documentary about LGBT behavior in animals, directed and produced by Ed Watkins.[2] The documentary is narrated by actor Andrew Rannells.

Content

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The documentary is split into several parts. It talks about some of the animal species which exhibit LGBT behavior, particularly homosexuality and bisexuality, including lions, giraffes, and clownfish.

Reception

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The film was generally received well by critics, with a particular emphasis on the series' wit and use of humor.[3][4] Matthew Rozsa of Salon.com wrote, "Queerness is everywhere in nature, despite claims to the contrary, and 'Queer Planet' underlines that sexual diversity isn't an anomaly. It's worth celebrating."[5]

However, the series also received criticism for its political agenda. Several conservative political commentators criticized the film, including Fox Nation's Tomi Lahren.[2][6]

References

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  1. ^ https://mobilesyrup.com/2023/05/29/new-on-paramount-canada-june-2023/
  2. ^ a b Lowry, Brian (June 6, 2024). "'Queer Planet' takes a look at the animal kingdom through a Pride-colored lens". CNN. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  3. ^ Fallon, Kevin (June 6, 2024). "This Film Wants You to Believe All Animals Are Super-Gay". The Daily Beast. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  4. ^ Peikert, Mark (June 6, 2024). "'Animals Are Nowhere Near as Straight as We Were Led to Believe': Inside Peacock Doc 'Queer Planet'". IndieWire. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  5. ^ Rozsa, Matthew (June 6, 2024). "Exploring the profound beauty of wildlife on a "Queer Planet"". Salon. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  6. ^ Yurcaba, Jo (June 6, 2024). "Peacock's 'Queer Planet' features lion 'bromances,' pansexual monkeys and more". NBC News. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
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