
Building a Thrill Ride: Expedition Everest
2006

Representation Score
Limited
2006
Director
David Oneal
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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This documentary serves as a specialized historical archive, prioritizing the technical evolution of a Disney landmark. Its main goal is preserving institutional history and celebrating corporate legacy rather than social commentary. The film's perspective is inherently tied to the era of its subject matter. Since it chronicles the development of a 1960s-era attraction, the narrative naturally aligns with the demographic and social norms of that period. Ultimately, the work lacks intentional efforts to challenge social hierarchies or promote diverse identities, focusing instead on the professional testimonies of those involved in theme park design.
Category Breakdown
The documentary focuses on the technical and historical development of a specific Disney attraction. It does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-straight identities.
The narrative centers on the technical design of a theme park attraction. It reflects the traditional gender roles common during the mid-20th-century Imagineering era.
The film's subject matter is rooted in Western corporate development. The narrative likely reflects the demographic norms of the 1960s era in which the attraction was created.
The film celebrates Western corporate innovation and the legacy of Walt Disney. It maintains a preservationist tone rather than deconstructing Western institutions.
There is no evidence regarding the portrayal of visible or invisible disabilities within this historical retrospective.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
See the behind the scenes story as told by the people who worked side by side with Walt Disney on the most famous theme park attraction of all time! From the walk through concept to the final design in Disneyland and Disney Theme parks world wide.

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