The Snake Oil of Documentaries: A Cautionary Tale of Reptile Trafficking and the Erosion of Accountability Eric Goode's latest HBO documentary series, Monsters of God, has garnered a collective shrug from critics and audiences.
While it may seem like more of the same sensationalism as his previous work, there are some peculiarities worth examining.
Goode's approach in Monsters of God differs significantly from that of Tiger King and Chimp Crazy. Gone are the gratuitous close ups of animals and the exploitation of subjects for entertainment value.