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An American Ascent

An American Ascent

Documentary
2014, Movie, 1h 9min
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climb of the 20,327ft Denali, nine African-American climbers set out to bridge this 'adventure gap' - challenging outdated notions of what adventure looks like by changing the face of America's biggest and baddest mountain on the 100th anniversary of its first summit.
Country: United States
Cast:
Conrad Anker,
Jon Krakauer,
Tom Choate,
Stephen DeBerry
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Andy Adkins
Director
Andy Adkins
Writer
George Potter
Director
Conrad Anker
As Himself
Jon Krakauer
As Himself
Tom Choate
As Himself
Stephen DeBerry
As Himself
Adina Scott
As Herself

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"An American Ascent" follows a group of nine African American climbers as they embark on a grueling multi-week journey to summit Denali, North America's highest peak. Along the way, they challenge outdated notions of what adventure looks like and explore the complex relationship between African Americans and the outdoors. Set against the stunning backdrop of Alaska's rugged wilderness, this documentary highlights the group's determination and resilience as they push themselves to the limit and aim to inspire a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts.

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An American Ascent was released in theaters on January 1, 2014.

 

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