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  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Footprint Films
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Footprint Films
  • 1 h 36 m

Summary A fight on Everest? It seemed incredible. But in 2013 news channels around the world reported an ugly brawl at 21,000ft as European climbers fled a mob of angry Sherpas. In 1953, New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay had reached the summit in a spirit of co-operation and brave optimism. Now climbers and Sherpas were trad...

Directed By: Jennifer Peedom

Written By: Jennifer Peedom

  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Footprint Films
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • Footprint Films
  • 1 h 36 m

Sherpa

Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 9 Critic Reviews
93
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 24 User Ratings
7.8
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Summary A fight on Everest? It seemed incredible. But in 2013 news channels around the world reported an ugly brawl at 21,000ft as European climbers fled a mob of angry Sherpas. In 1953, New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay had reached the summit in a spirit of co-operation and brave optimism. Now climbers and Sherpas were trad...

Directed By: Jennifer Peedom

Written By: Jennifer Peedom

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 9 Critic Reviews
93
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0% Mixed
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 9 Critic Reviews
93
100% Positive
9 Reviews
0% Mixed
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0% Negative
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100
Dec 15, 2015
Jennifer Peedom’s film is stunningly photographed (how could it not be?) and brilliantly sly: she gives the tour guides and their rich, self-absorbed charges just enough rope to hang themselves, and they duly oblige. But it’s also a heartfelt tribute to the resilience of a people.
By Tom Huddleston FULL REVIEW
100
Oct 2, 2015
Rarely are documentaries as powerfully polemic and jaw-gapingly spectacular as Sherpa.
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 24 User Ratings
7.8
83% Positive
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4% Mixed
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13% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 24 User Ratings
7.8
83% Positive
20 Ratings
4% Mixed
1 Rating
13% Negative
3 Ratings

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10
geewah
Mar 30, 2021
An absorbing and powerful documentary that shines a much needed light on all the good the Sherpas of Nepal do for foreigners and the complete lack of respect many show towards them for what they do. Brilliant.
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10
rnhj
Oct 6, 2015
This insanely beautiful & gut-wrenching drama is a true inside story of a fascinating time in a fascinating place. I just saw this in NYC, don't miss it!
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90
Oct 2, 2015
This film from experienced Aussie documaker Jennifer Peedom packs an emotional punch to match its awe-inspiring imagery.
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90
Oct 2, 2015
Sherpa swiftly proves as grippingly human and political as it does visually spectacular.
By Sarah Ward FULL REVIEW
90
Oct 1, 2015
An exceptionally absorbing documentary.
By Ken Jaworowski FULL REVIEW
80
Dec 21, 2015
Refocused on the hoof after the catastrophic 2014 earthquakes, Jennifer Peedom's film pulls no punches in exploring the culture and work of this unheralded group, as well as their frequent exploitation by Westerners.
By Patrick Peters FULL REVIEW
80
Oct 2, 2015
Peedom and her team responded to disaster with a steady hand, in more than one sense, and fulfilled a rare opportunity to make a responsive documentary that is large, beautiful, captivating and exhibits deep respect for the people and environments it photographs.
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EpicLadySponge
Oct 20, 2016
Sherpa tries to do what no other documentary has never done. Trying to aim at the perfect type of audience and gives them love. If you probably wonder what you're going to do next, well... it's watching this.
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7
Tyranian
Dec 10, 2019
Really strong mountain-climbing doco from the perspective of the Sherpas, powerful stuff.
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Production Company Arrow Media, Felix Media
Release Date Oct 2, 2015
Duration 1 h 36 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline Some Live to Climb. They Climb to Live.
Website http://www.facebook.com/sherpafilm
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Awards

Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Australian Film Critics Association Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Sydney Film Festival
• 2 Nominations

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