An American Ascent

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• Genre(s): Documentary
• Language(s): English
• Director(s): Andy Adkins, George Potter
• Cast(s): Conrad Anker, Shelton Johnson, Stephen Shobe, Erica Wynn, Tyrhee Moore See all Cast & Crew

• Similar To: Untold UK: Jamie Vardy, Marty, Life Is Short
• Story:
  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climb of the 20,327ft Denali, nine African-American climbers set out to bridge this 'adventure gap' - challenging outdated notions of what adventure looks like by changing the face of America's biggest and baddest mountain on the 100th anniversary of its first summit.
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