An American Ascent
From every mountainside, let freedom ring
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climb of the 20,327ft Denali, nine African-American climbers set out to bridge this 'adventure gap' - challenging outdated notions of what adventure looks like by changing the face of America's biggest and baddest mountain on the 100th anniversary of its first summit.
Directed by Andy Adkins · Written by Andy Adkins
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Cast
- Shelton Johnson Narrator
- Stephen Shobe Himself
- Erica Wynn Herself
- Tyrhee Moore Himself
- Scott Briscoe Himself
- Billy Long Himself
- Rosemary Saal Herself
- Ryan Mitchell Himself
- Stephen DeBerry Himself
- Adina Scott Herself
- James Kagambi Himself
- Robby Rechord Himself
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