An American Ascent
"From every mountainside, let freedom ring"
Originally released in 2014. An American Ascent is a documentary film. directed by Andy Adkins. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shelton Johnson, Stephen Shobe, and Erica Wynn
Synopsis
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climb of the 20,327ft Denali, nine African-American climbers set out to bridge this 'adventure gap' - challenging outdated notions of what adventure looks like by changing the face of America's biggest and baddest mountain on the 100th anniversary of its first summit.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2014
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An American Ascent about?
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...
Who directed An American Ascent?
An American Ascent was directed by Andy Adkins.
How long is An American Ascent?
An American Ascent has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was An American Ascent released?
An American Ascent was released on January 1, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in An American Ascent?
The main cast of An American Ascent includes Shelton Johnson, Stephen Shobe, Erica Wynn, Tyrhee Moore, Scott Briscoe.