"The film follows Dower through much of her 2025 running season, starting with her win at the Black Canyon 100k, a drop at the Western States 100, a successful fastest known time attempt on Vermont's Long Trail, and more. The film captures her ups and downs, both in racing and life. For Dower, it was a year full of both."
"In most trail running films, there is a strong focus on gorgeous and sweeping scenery. This film does not have that. Instead, it has something more intimate and harder to capture, something that can only be achieved when filmmakers have a deep understanding of the subject, as well as the dynamics of all the characters in the story. In their storytelling, Emily Cameron and Anna Brannon - a rare all-female filmmaking duo - have achieved something unique."
"The film starts off with a menagerie of characters and friends describing Dower in their own words: "Tara Dower makes me want to do hard things. Tara Dower is the people's trail champ ... A muthafu#!ng beast ... A glitter queen ... A mountain wizard." Her coach, Megan Roche, says, "Tara is going to do things in the sport that reset history." In her short ultrarunning career so far, she has proven all these things true."
The film follows Tara Dower through her 2025 running season, chronicling wins, setbacks, a fastest known time attempt, and personal moments. Friends and teammates describe Dower with affection and humor, labeling her a champion, a beast, a glitter queen, and a mountain wizard. Filmmakers Emily Cameron and Anna Brannon emphasize intimate, close-up storytelling rather than sweeping scenery, creating an immersive 22-minute portrait. The camera captures Dower's quirkiness, resilience, and lighthearted attitude toward success and failure. Coaching praise and candid moments show ambition and vulnerability. Intimacy, joyous cinematography, and Dower's personality make the film feel full and uplifting despite the setbacks.
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