Tiger King : When the Fascination Fades, What Can We Learn from Joe Exotic et al?

[摘要] Directed by Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin. Original Release Date: March 20, 2020.cyberbullytoxic masculinitymurder for hireDirected by Eric Goode and Rebecca Chaiklin and released March 20, 2020, on Netflix, the seven-part series Tiger King details the niche community of big cat collectors and conservationists by focusing on four individuals: Joe Exotic, Carole Baskin, Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, and Jeff Lowe. The notoriety of the show led to many proposed spin-offs, including the planned CBS adaptation starring Nicolas Cage as Joe Exotic. Why did Tiger King capture the fascination of a nation in lockdown? In addition to its colorful personalities, perhaps it is the extreme measures big cat enthusiasts will take to protect their livelihood, including stalking, cyberbullying, and murder for hire. Tiger King is toxic masculinity in tiger's stripes.

[学科分类] 儿科学

[关键词] cyberbully;toxic masculinity;murder for hire