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Flying High with Phil Keoghan

Name: Flying High with Phil Keoghan
Director: Phil Koeghan
Released: 2017
Duration: 44 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2017

TV-PG

Director

Phil Koeghan

Runtime

44 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Phil Keoghan’s travelogue serves as a celebratory look at New Zealand’s ingenuity and landscape. The documentary emphasizes local expertise and regional heritage, focusing on figures like Peter Jackson and modern farmers. Since the subject matter centers on industry and national identity, the film follows a traditional documentary structure. It lacks engagement with progressive social themes or the subversion of systemic hierarchies. Ultimately, the content is observational and centered on the host's journey, reflecting a localized, potentially homogeneous perspective of Kiwi culture.

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Category Breakdown

Does Flying High with Phil Keoghan have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It focuses solely on geographic exploration and technological advancements.

How does Flying High with Phil Keoghan portray gender?

Fair

The film showcases various personalities, including Peter Jackson and agricultural innovators. However, it does not provide a clear breakdown of gender distribution among its subjects.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Flying High with Phil Keoghan?

Fair

The program highlights New Zealand's national identity through 'Kiwi innovation.' It does not explicitly detail the racial composition of its subjects.

How does Flying High with Phil Keoghan represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative celebrates established cultural pillars like filmmaking and farming. It prioritizes national pride over the deconstruction of traditional social norms.

Does Flying High with Phil Keoghan include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of individuals with visible or invisible disabilities being featured as central figures in this travelogue.

Present on Screen

Celebrates unique regional innovation and local personalities.
Provides an engaging look at New Zealand's cultural and technological landscape.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and disability perspectives.
Does not provide explicit evidence of racial or gender diversity among its subjects.

Official Synopsis

World traveler and Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan invites you on a one-of-a-kind tour of his homeland, New Zealand. On this cross-country tour at the edge of the world, Keoghan visits eccentric and fascinating places and people who epitomize the spirit of Kiwi innovation. From "The Lord of the Rings" film director Peter Jackson to a revolutionary farmer who uses drones to herd sheep, Keoghan brings you captivating and humorous stories you just won't find in a travel guide.

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