An American Ascent
“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climb of the 20,327ft Denali, nine African-American climbers set out to bridge this 'adventure gap' - challenging outdated notions of what adventure looks like by changing the face of America's biggest and baddest mountain on the 100th anniversary of its first summit.
Top-billed cast
- SShelton Johnson
- SStephen Shobe
- EErica Wynn
- TTyrhee Moore
- SScott Briscoe
- BBilly Long
- RRosemary Saal
- RRyan Mitchell
- SStephen DeBerry
- AAdina Scott
Crew
- Directors
- Andy Adkins, George Potter
- Writers
- Andy Adkins, James Mills
- Producers
- Menno Van Wyk, George Potter, Andy Adkins, Jason Johnson, Suzanne Johnson
- Production
- Wild Vision, Floating Point
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Who directed An American Ascent?
An American Ascent was directed by Andy Adkins, George Potter.
When was An American Ascent released?
An American Ascent was released in 2014.
