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An American Ascent (2014)

Jan 01, 2014 Documentary 1h 9m
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7.3/10

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climb of the 20,327ft Denali, nine African-American climbers set out to bridge this 'adventure gap' - challenging outdated notions of what adventure looks like by changing the face of America's biggest and baddest mountain on the 100th anniversary of its first summit.

Andy Adkins
Director
George Potter
Director
James Mills
Writer

Top Billed 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

Himself
Scott Briscoe
Scott Briscoe

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Billy Long
Billy Long

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Rosemary Saal
Rosemary Saal

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Ryan Mitchell
Ryan Mitchell

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Stephen DeBerry
Stephen DeBerry

Himself

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An American Ascent - OFFICIAL TRAILER
An American Ascent - OFFICIAL TRAILER
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