Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa
Guests Expected
Director Lucy Walker and subject Lhakpa Sherpa are expected to attend
Description
A heroine hides in plain sight as a dishwasher in a Connecticut Whole Foods in Lucy Walker‘s astonishing documentary. The film tells the inspiring story of Lhakpa Sherpa, the first Nepali woman to conquer Mount Everest and survive. Walker captures this elite athlete’s life as she prepares for a tenth summit — a new record for women mountaineers. The world knows her from her top-of-the-world exploits but Walker’s portrait reveals a range of seemingly insurmountable challenges that Lhakpa manages to transcend. At this “low altitude,” the mother of three endures hardscrabble challenges as an immigrant and single parent. Through it all, she perseveres, finding purpose in both daily and historic accomplishments. Mountain Queen shines a deserving spotlight on Lhakpa’s unyielding determination and spirit as it brings her incredible saga to triumphant heights.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.
After getting her start directing for Blue’s Clues, London-born Lucy Walker began her prolific documentary career with Devil’s Playground (2002), which was nominated for a Film Independent Spirit Award for best documentary. She has two Oscar® nominations for best documentary feature for Waste Land (2010) and best documentary short for The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom (2011). Among her other works are The Crash Reel (2013), a News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Programming—Long Form and Bring Your Own Brigade (2021).
Film Details
Language English, Nepali, Sherpa
Year 2024
Premiere US
Runtime 98
Country USA
Director Lucy Walker
Executive Producer Sidney Kimmel, Jo Henriquez, Scott Ratner, Amani King, Lucy Walker, Angus Wall
Producer Charlie Corwin, Michael D. Ratner, Miranda Sherman, Dalia Burde, Christopher Newman
Editor Tyler Temple Higgins, Davon Ramos, Yaniv Elani, David Brodie
Cinematographer Devin Whetstone, Matthew Irving, Pasang Pemba Sherpa, Karma Gel Zen Sherpa, Dawa Sherpa, Dawa G Sherpa
Closed Captions Closed Captions are confirmed for this program
Audio Description Audio Descriptions are confirmed for this program
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation American Sign Language Interpretation is not currently scheduled for this film
