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Bhutan: The Snowman's Trek

Bhutan: The Snowman's Trek

Representation Score

6.7/10

Good

2018

TV-14

Director

Benjamin Clark

Runtime

105 minutes

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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.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bhutan: The Snowman's Trek have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on the athletic pursuits of three specific runners. There is no indication of LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities.

How does Bhutan: The Snowman's Trek portray gender?

Fair

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.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bhutan: The Snowman's Trek?

Fair

The setting showcases a Himalayan cultural backdrop. Although the main characters are Western, the film explores a non-Western geographic and cultural environment.

How does Bhutan: The Snowman's Trek represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative follows a traditional travelogue format centered on personal achievement. It does not promote specific religious or political beliefs.

Does Bhutan: The Snowman's Trek include disability representation?

Fair

The documentary centers on high-performance athletes. There is no depiction of neurodivergent or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Features a female athlete as a primary participant in a physically demanding ultramarathon.
  • Highlights the representation of women's capability and ability to act in a traditionally male-dominated sport.
  • Explores a non-Western, Himalayan geographic and cultural context.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include explicit representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.
  • Does not depict neurodivergent or physical disability.
  • Maintains a traditional Western documentary format without addressing broader social or systemic issues.

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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