In the Shadow of Everest

How it feels

This documentary tells the story of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, the first Nepali woman to summit Mount Everest. It uses archival footage and interviews to show her accomplishments and the gender and cultural barriers she overcame.

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What happens

Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest is a 2022 biographical documentary about Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, the first Nepali woman to summit Mount Everest on April 22, 1993. The film utilizes archival footage, interviews of people who knew Pasang, contemporary HD footage of Nepal and Everest, and motion graphics to explore Sherpa's pioneering achievements and the cultural and gender challenges she faced in the mountaineering community. It highlights her impact on Nepali society and her inspiration for future generations of Nepali women. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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