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The Record Breaker
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6.6/10
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2012
Director
Brian McGinn
Runtime
24 minutes
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The film is a character-driven story centered on the eccentric life of Ashrita Furman. It presents a non-conformist perspective that challenges conventional standards and traditional hierarchies. However, the narrative lacks a deeper exploration of intersecting identities. While it avoids harmful clichés, it does not engage in a systemic critique of cultural norms or offer a broader social critique.
Category Breakdown
Does The Record Breaker have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on Ashrita Furman and his close friends. It does not specifically address LGBTQ+ identities, leading to a neutral but limited engagement with LGBTQ+ themes.
How does The Record Breaker portray gender?
The story emphasizes Furman's individual role and actions. By showcasing his unique physical feats, it avoids reinforcing traditional gender stereotypes.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Record Breaker?
The film follows Furman's travels through various countries, including non-Western locations like Machu Picchu. However, the focus is on his personal achievements rather than diverse casting.
How does The Record Breaker represent religion and culture?
The documentary explores Furman's non-traditional spiritual practices, such as meditation. It highlights his personal eccentricities but does not provide a critical look at capitalist systems.
Does The Record Breaker include disability representation?
The film celebrates Furman's physical feats, including underwater bicycling, as demonstrations of skill. These are shown as displays of ability rather than explorations of disability or neurodivergence.
Present on Screen
- Avoids harmful clichés and traditional social hierarchies.
- Celebrates bodily autonomy and unconventional physical abilities.
- Highlights a non-conformist worldview through personal eccentricity.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks a deeper exploration of intersecting identities.
- Does not explicitly center diverse identities or casting.
- Focus remains narrow on individual achievement rather than broader representation.
Official Synopsis
Ashrita Furman holds the official record for the most Guinness World Records by one individual, including marks for "Largest Hula Hoop," "Most Apples Sliced in Mid-Air with a Samurai Sword," and "Longest Distance Bicycling Underwater." A health food store owner and devotee of meditation, Furman travels the world creating new categories for record achievement. In The Record Breaker we meet Furman, a singularly driven character, and his merry band of compatriots (including Champ the dog) as he's about to attempt to climb Machu Picchu on stilts.
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