| Queer Planet | |
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| Directed by | Ed Watkins |
| Narrated by | Andrew Rannells, Sue Perkins |
| Edited by | Sophia Evans, Marsden Murison |
| Music by | Jasha Klebe |
| Distributed by | Peacock |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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
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
The film was generally received well by critics, with a particular emphasis on the series' wit and use of humor.34 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 received criticism from conservative political commentators, including Tomi Lahren, who claimed "If animals were indeed gay, there would be no more animals. Just basic science there."26
References
References
- https://mobilesyrup.com/2023/05/29/new-on-paramount-canada-june-2023/
- Lowry, Brian (June 6, 2024). "'Queer Planet' takes a look at the animal kingdom through a Pride-colored lens". CNN. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- Fallon, Kevin (June 6, 2024). "This Film Wants You to Believe All Animals Are Super-Gay". The Daily Beast. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- 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.
- Rozsa, Matthew (June 6, 2024). "Exploring the profound beauty of wildlife on a "Queer Planet"". Salon. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- Yurcaba, Jo (June 6, 2024). "Peacock's 'Queer Planet' features lion 'bromances,' pansexual monkeys and more". NBC News. Retrieved June 9, 2024.