Nature's Queer Stories: Queer Planet (2024) Review w/ Workers Reading Book Club | Ep 17

Closeted History: LGBTQ+ Stories of the Past

Want access to every episode early, ad-free content, behind the scenes content and access to our discord server? Join our Community ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistory In this special collab episode, Charlie from Workers Reading Book Club, comes on to discuss Peacock's new documentary "Queer Planet" with me as we explore its portrayal of queer relationships in the natural world. We discuss how the film highlights the diversity within the animal kingdom and the historical suppression of queer science, examining the impact of colonialism and societal norms on queer research. 📕 Table of Contents 📕 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Overview of Queer Planet Documentary 00:57 Initial Thoughts 02:38 Queer Relationships in Nature 05:13 Historical Suppression of Queer Science 09:07 Impact of Colonialism on Queer Research 11:05 Science and Social Conditioning 17:29 Critique of Documentary's Presentation 32:33 Final Thoughts and Ratings 35:30 Additional Resources Connect With Our Guest 🌈 Workers Reading Club is a labor union book club 💪📚 Discussing nonfiction & fiction books about labor history, unions, & employment! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workersreading/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@workersreading StoryGraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/workersreading Threads: https://www.threads.net/@workersreading Wanna work with us? Check out our media kit ➡️ ⁠https://beacons.ai/closetedhistory/mediakit⁠ 🌈 Connect With Us Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/closetedhistory⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@closetedhistory Pinterest: ⁠https://www.pinterest.com/ClosetedHistory⁠ Our Website: ⁠www.closetedhistory.com⁠ 📱 Subscribe & Watch Here YT: @ClosetedHistory Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/closeted-history-lgbtq-stories-of-the-past/id1627298680⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3EFhnoQ0uncROlKYK2Nu9D⁠ #QueerPlanet #queerhistory #documentaryreview / / Some of Our Faves Check out some of our favorite reads, curated book lists, and support local bookstores with your online book purchases: ⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/ClosetedHistory⁠ My Hat: https://www.comradeworkwear.com/products/comrade-dad-cap-1 / / About Us 🌈 Hi, welcome to Closeted History! Your number #1 spot to learn the Queer and Trans history you never knew! To learn more, check out our website ➡️ ⁠www.closetedhistory.com⁠ My name is Destiny (she/they) and I am the creator behind the podcast. Educator, creative, and fellow member of the LG(B)T(Q)+ community. Nice to meet you! Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we’ll receive a small commission. This is at no extra cost to you and supports our work💖