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Minimal
2012
TV-14Director
Jonah Tulis
Runtime
88 minutes
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Such Great Heights is a conventional sports documentary that focuses on the intense physical and psychological preparation of elite athletes. The narrative follows Jon Fitch's journey toward a championship bout within the UFC framework. The film adheres strictly to the established hierarchies of professional combat sports and does not challenge traditional social norms. Instead, it reinforces existing power structures within a specialized, masculine subculture.
Category Breakdown
There are no LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing non-cisgender identities in the film. The story focuses on the hyper-masculine environment of professional mixed martial arts.
The narrative centers on male athletes and reinforces traditional masculine archetypes such as physical dominance and stoicism. Female athletes and their roles are not prominently featured.
The film includes athletes from various racial backgrounds due to the sport's global nature. However, it does not delve into the complexities of racial hierarchies or cultural backgrounds.
The documentary highlights traditional Western values of discipline and meritocracy in the pursuit of a championship. It does not include critiques of religion or capitalism.
The film emphasizes peak physical conditioning and the absence of impairment. It does not feature characters dealing with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.
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Official Synopsis
Get up close and personal with the blood, sweat and tears of competitive mixed martial arts with this documentary, which follows welterweight hopeful Jon Fitch as he prepares for the fight of his life against perennial UFC champ Georges St-Pierre.

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