The Porter: The Untold Story at Everest

2020

Action / Adventure / Documentary

6
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 100%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 100%
IMDb Rating 7.2/10 10 341 341

Plot summary

A young privileged American "Nathaniel J. Menninger" attempts to make history at Everest by becoming a Himalaya Porter. But in his journey to succeed, experiences a harrowing reality instead. This is an inside look at the darker side of Everest. At the strength, pride and pain of those whose support it. And at just how hard it is for a naive foreigner to attempt the same. This is The Porter.

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12 hr 55 min
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12 hr 55 min
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Reviewed by dierregi 6 / 10

A Glimpse Into Everest's Unsung Heroes

"Walk a mile in their shoes... if you can."The Porter is a refreshing yet sobering dive into the lives of Nepalese Sherpas, the men and women who, six months out of the year, lug the oversized baggage of affluent Westerners determined to conquer Everest. It's a journey through the stark reality of Sherpa life, exposing the invisible backbone of luxury mountain climbing - a pursuit where a ticket up the world's tallest peak can easily run beyond 60,000 Euro. So, not your average getaway. For that price, you get a chance to revel in frostbite, brush up against mortality, and maybe even return with an impressive new set of mountain ailments.Enter Nathaniel J. Menninger, a Westerner who set out to document what it's really like to endure the Sherpas' daily grind. Attempting to carry loads up to 100kg over 11 days, he made it to the end (after nearly collapsing on day four). His adventure highlights both the grueling conditions and the shockingly low wages Sherpas earn - a pittance, supplemented only by optional tourist tips, which, unsurprisingly, are not always forthcoming.On the technical front, The Porter is stripped to its bones - perhaps a bit too bare. The documentary's minimalism might leave you feeling as if it ended mid-sentence. While Menninger earns kudos for living through a slice of Sherpa life, his editorial finesse could use some polish. Still, it's a worthy watch for anyone curious about the people who shoulder Everest's weight, figuratively and quite literally.
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Reviewed by spikedudley2 8 / 10

Who is the man?

I've always dreamed of visiting Nepal and someday climbing to base camp or even beyond and I'm complete in ore of the Nepalese culture. When I saw this documentary I didn't know what to expect. Who was this guy, could he really do this and I'm not gonna lie I thought he was a little eccentric. Everything about this story blew my mind from his physical and mental strength to his ability to communicate with the locals. My friend, this was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. You had me standing up clapping, pushing you to finish. Legend!

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