An American Ascent

An American Ascent

2014
1h 9m
10.0

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Documentary

"From every mountainside, let freedom ring"

Overview

An American Ascent documents the first African American expedition to tackle Denali, North America's highest peak and explores the complex relationship many African-Americans have with the outdoors. As the United States transitions to a 'minority majority' nation, a staggering number of people of color do not identify with America's wild places. By embarking on the grueling multi-week climb of the 20,327ft Denali, nine African-American climbers set out to bridge this 'adventure gap' - challenging outdated notions of what adventure looks like by changing the face of America's biggest and baddest mountain on the 100th anniversary of its first summit.

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Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Wild Vision Floating Point
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 2014
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Shelton Johnson
Shelton Johnson

Narrator

Stephen Shobe
Stephen Shobe

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Erica Wynn
Erica Wynn

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Tyrhee Moore
Tyrhee Moore

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Scott Briscoe
Scott Briscoe

Himself

Billy Long
Billy Long

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Rosemary Saal
Rosemary Saal

Herself

Ryan Mitchell
Ryan Mitchell

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Stephen DeBerry
Stephen DeBerry

Himself

Adina Scott
Adina Scott

Herself

James Kagambi
James Kagambi

Himself

Robby Rechord
Robby Rechord

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Key Crew

George Potter
Director
Andy Adkins
Writer
Andy Adkins
Producer
James Mills
Writer
Jason Johnson
Executive Producer
George Potter
Producer
Andy Adkins
Director
Menno Van Wyk
Executive Producer
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