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202430 minGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Underdog

202430 minGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Selective breeding practices in dogs are analyzed alongside historical racial categorization of humans in a critical audiovisual essay.

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Selective breeding practices in dogs are analyzed alongside historical racial categorization of humans in a critical audiovisual essay.

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Marjo Levlindirector

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A vibrant scene unfolds with dogs of various breeds roaming freely, setting the tone for a cinematic essay that shifts through time and space. "Underdog" critiques selective breeding practices while drawing parallels between the oppression faced by certain dog breeds and the historical racial categorization of humans. The film employs split-screen cinematography and voiceover narration to construct its audiovisual argument, weaving together narratives that challenge societal norms surrounding both dogs and people.

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