Who's on Top?

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Who's on Top?
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Film poster
Directed byDevin Fei-Fan Tau
Produced byDevin Fei-Fan Tau, p.g.a.
StarringTaylor Feldman
Shanita King
Stacey Rice
Ryan Stee
Narrated by George Takei
CinematographyJustin Rapp
Edited byMargaret Lily Andres
Production
company
No Sunrise Wasted
Release date
  • 2021 (2021)
Running time
77 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
The film is narrated by George Takei (pictured in 2019). George Takei Photo Op GalaxyCon Minneapolis 2019.jpg
The film is narrated by George Takei (pictured in 2019).

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. [1] [2]

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Release

Who's on Top? was shown during the Northwest Film Center's 2021 Portland International Film Festival. [3] [4]

The film was made available on multiple streaming services on May 18, 2021, the 41st anniversary of the eruption of Mount St. Helens. [1]

Reception

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.” [5]

References

  1. 1 2 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.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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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