The Dawn Wall
NR 2017 · 101 min · ★ 8.0 · Documentary, Adventure
In an unbelievable story of perseverance, free climber Tommy Caldwell and climbing partner Kevin Jorgeson attempt to scale the impossible 3000ft Dawn Wall of El Capitan.
Directed by Josh Lowell
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Tommy Caldwell Self - J John Branch Self
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Kevin Jorgeson Self - M Mike Caldwell Self – Tommy's Father
- T Terry Caldwell Self – Tommy's Mother
- K Kelly Cordes Self – Tommy's Friend
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