Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness: A Docalogue

The third volume in the Docalogue series explores the significance of the documentary series "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness" (2020), which became a must-see-TV for a newly captive audience during the global Covid-19 pandemic. It raises important questions about the medium specificity of documentary in the streaming era and the ethics of human and animal representation. The book offers a complex and cumulative discourse about the series' significance in various areas, including animal studies, queer theory, genre studies, labor relations, and digital culture.

Format: Hardback
Length: 110 pages
Publication date: 29 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The third installment in the Docalogue series delves into the profound impact of the documentary series "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness" (2020), which captivated a newly captive audience during the global Covid-19 pandemic. This true-crime, tabloid spectacle delves into a murder-for-hire plot within the big cat trade, raising intriguing questions about the popularity of documentaries in specific moments and the ethical considerations surrounding human and animal representation. By amalgamating five distinct perspectives on the Netflix documentary series, this book presents a comprehensive and cumulative discourse on the significance of "Tiger King" in various domains, including but not limited to animal studies, queer theory, genre studies, labor relations, and digital culture. This book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of film, media, television, and cultural studies, as it provides deep insights into the cultural and societal implications of this larger-than-life true-crime documentary series.

Weight: 380g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367721824