
Karl Meltzer: Made to Be Broken
2016

Representation Score
Good
2018
TV-14Director
Benjamin Clark
Runtime
105 minutes
Average Rating
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The documentary focuses on the physical limits of three ultramarathon runners in Bhutan. Its primary contribution to diversity is the inclusion of a female athlete in a high-stakes, extreme endurance setting. However, the film adheres to the conventional adventure genre structure. It does not engage with overlapping aspects of identity or challenge systemic power structures. Ultimately, the narrative emphasizes individual achievement and geographic exploration rather than social critique or identity-focused storytelling.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on the athletic pursuits of three specific runners. There is no indication of LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities.
Anna Frost is a key participant alongside male competitors. Her involvement highlights the representation of women's ability to act in a challenging, male-dominated endurance sport.
The setting showcases a Himalayan cultural backdrop. Although the main characters are Western, the film explores a non-Western geographic and cultural environment.
The narrative follows a traditional travelogue format centered on personal achievement. It does not promote specific religious or political beliefs.
The documentary centers on high-performance athletes. There is no depiction of neurodivergent or physical disabilities.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Ultramarathon runners Ben Clark, Anna Frost and Tim Olson travel to Bhutan's high Himalayan landscape to try and set a speed record on the world's hardest trek.

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