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Building a Thrill Ride: Expedition Everest

Building a Thrill Ride: Expedition Everest

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2006

TV-G

Director

Yehuda Goldman

Runtime

49 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This documentary focuses on the technical aspects of constructing a Disney roller coaster. Its main goal is to celebrate industrial design and engineering, which limits its exploration of identity or social dynamics. The film operates within a traditional corporate framework, emphasizing the successful execution of a commercial project. This focus on technical achievement sidelines discussions of individual ability to act or systemic power structures. Overall, the work is a typical industrial piece that adheres to institutional norms without challenging them.

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Category Breakdown

Does Building a Thrill Ride: Expedition Everest have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on mechanical and logistical processes. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities.

How does Building a Thrill Ride: Expedition Everest portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on engineering and project management, fields often depicted through a masculine lens. There is no challenge to traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Building a Thrill Ride: Expedition Everest?

Fair

The documentary highlights technical achievements rather than exploring racial or ethnic identity. It lacks non-white characters driving a social narrative.

How does Building a Thrill Ride: Expedition Everest represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film celebrates Western technological advancement and corporate ingenuity. It reinforces the prestige of a major Western corporation.

Does Building a Thrill Ride: Expedition Everest include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of the inclusion or depiction of individuals with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a detailed behind-the-scenes look at the engineering and construction of a major theme park attraction.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks exploration of diverse identities, focusing instead on technical and mechanical processes.
  • Maintains a traditional corporate perspective without addressing broader social or cultural complexities.

Official Synopsis

The story of the making of the Expedition Everest roller-coaster in Disney's Animal Kingdom in Florida. This film shows behind the scenes Disney like it has never been shown before.

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