Staff Reports
In the past, nature documentaries were usually safe for families to watch. Some talked about climate change or protecting the environment, but that was about as controversial as they got. But now things have changed with NBCUniversal announcing the release of a new nature documentary called “Queer Planet” on their streaming app Peacock.
There's a Big Problem with @NBC's New LGBT Nature Documentary 'Queer Planet' via @WestJournalism https://t.co/ekUL6AIKJV
— Kenny, USA Patriot (@kennethy69) May 19, 2024
This documentary focuses on same-sex behavior in the animal kingdom, and it’s not shying away from being in your face about it. The narrator of the documentary, actor Andrew Rannells, heaped praise on the film for showing the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ behaviors in nature.
The documentary trailer, while at first looking like a regular nature documentary, soon shifted to displaying animals engaging in sexual behavior. Prominent experts in the trailer claimed that everything kids were taught about nature was wrong and the narrator celebrated “gay penguins,” “bisexual lions,” and “sex-changing clownfish.”
The problem with this documentary, according to critics, is that it tries to use the behavior of animals to justify certain behaviors in humans. However, the documentary fails to consider other shocking behaviors exhibited in the animal kingdom, such as murder, rape, and cannibalism. Many argue that humans should hold themselves to a higher standard than mere animals.
The underlying message of the documentary appears to be promoting a lifestyle that many find destructive and deviant. Critics argue that humans are capable of rational thought and moral decision-making, unlike animals, and using animals as a moral example is flawed.
The release of this documentary has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the agenda behind it. Critics believe that promoting such content could have negative implications for society.
