Who's on Top?

Summary

Who's on Top? is the debut documentary directed by Taiwanese American filmmaker Devin Fei-Fan Tau about four queer athletes who climb Mount Hood, in the U.S. state of Oregon. The 2020 film is narrated by George Takei.[2][3]

Who's on Top?
Film poster
Directed byDevin Fei-Fan Tau
Narrated byGeorge Takei
Release date
  • September 2020 (2020-09) (Cinema Diverse)[1]
The film is narrated by George Takei (pictured in 2019).

Release edit

Who's on Top? was shown during the Northwest Film Center's Portland International Film Festival.[4][5]

The film was made available on multiple streaming services on May 18, 2021, the 41st anniversary of the eruption of Mount St. Helens.[2]

Reception edit

Janey Wong of the Portland Mercury wrote, "The documentary triumphantly challenges the stereotypes and archetypes of mountaineers and adventurers, seeking to carve out a safe space for people of all genders and sexualities... Crisply shot, the film is a love letter to Oregonians and alpine enthusiasts... Who's On Top is a feel-good watch for anyone needing a little inspiration to get into gear in order to reach their own summit, whatever it may be.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "WHO'S ON TOP? LGBTQS SUMMIT MOUNT HOOD". Cinema Diverse. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Pasia, Nicole (May 20, 2021). "New film about a group of LGBTQ+ climbers summiting Mount Hood hopes to challenge gender stereotypes". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on May 22, 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  3. ^ "Devin Fei-Fan Tau: Who's On Top?". Oregon ArtsWatch. May 18, 2021. Archived from the original on May 20, 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  4. ^ Solem-Pfeifer, Chance (March 2, 2021). "The Portland International Film Festival Seeks to Free the Pandemic-Forced Homebound With Online and Now Drive-In Screenings". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on March 17, 2021. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  5. ^ Reed, Conner; McCann, Fiona (March 3, 2021). "What to Watch at the 2021 Portland International Film Festival". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  6. ^ Wong, Janey (March 3, 2021). "PIFF Review: Climb Mt. Hood From the Comfort of Your Home with LGBTQ+ Documentary Who's On Top". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on April 4, 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2021.

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