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An American Ascent (2014)

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climb of the 20,327ft Denali, nine African-American climbers set out to bridge this 'adventure gap' - challenging outdated notions of what adventure looks like by changing the face of America's biggest and baddest mountain on the 100th anniversary of its first summit.
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George Potter profile
George Potter

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Andy Adkins profile
Andy Adkins

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Shelton Johnson profile
Shelton Johnson

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Stephen Shobe profile
Stephen Shobe

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Erica Wynn profile
Erica Wynn

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Tyrhee Moore profile
Tyrhee Moore

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Scott Briscoe profile
Scott Briscoe

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Billy Long profile
Billy Long

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Rosemary Saal profile
Rosemary Saal

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Ryan Mitchell profile
Ryan Mitchell

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Stephen DeBerry profile
Stephen DeBerry

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Adina Scott profile
Adina Scott

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James Kagambi profile
James Kagambi

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Robby Rechord profile
Robby Rechord

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Shelton Johnson profile
Shelton Johnson

Narrator

Stephen Shobe profile
Stephen Shobe

Himself

Erica Wynn profile
Erica Wynn

Herself

Tyrhee Moore profile
Tyrhee Moore

Himself

Scott Briscoe profile
Scott Briscoe

Himself

Billy Long profile
Billy Long

Himself

Rosemary Saal profile
Rosemary Saal

Herself

Ryan Mitchell profile
Ryan Mitchell

Himself

Stephen DeBerry profile
Stephen DeBerry

Himself

Adina Scott profile
Adina Scott

Herself

James Kagambi profile
James Kagambi

Himself

Robby Rechord profile
Robby Rechord

Himself

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Release Date

January 1, 2014

Original Language

English

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$0.00

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