Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa

This documentary follows the life of Lhakpa Sherpa, a Nepali climber who pursues a record-breaking ascent of Mount Everest to provide a better life for her daughters. The film explores her journey from a humble childhood and her early work as an expedition cook to becoming a role model for women in Nepal. It examines the balance she maintains between her professional ambitions and her responsibilities as a mother living in Connecticut, where she works at Whole Foods while navigating the challenges of being a single parent.

The film was directed by Lucy Walker and is the second of two projects she directed in 2024, following The Stimming Pool. It was produced by Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, SK Global Entertainment, MakeMake, and OBB Pictures. The cast features Lhakpa Sherpa alongside Shiny and Sunny Dijmarescu. With a runtime of 104 minutes, the production originated in the United States. Audience reception has been positive, with the film earning a rating of 7.6 on IMDb from 2,500 votes and a matching 7.6 on TMDB based on 34 votes.