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climb of the 20,327ft Denali, nine African-American climbers set out to bridge this 'adventure gap' - challenging outdated notions of what adventure looks like by changing the face of America's biggest and baddest mountain on the 100th anniversary of its first summit.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