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Dying for Everest

2007 53 min ★ 6.7 Documentary

On 15 May, 2006, double amputee Mark Inglis reached the summit of Mt Everest. It was a remarkable achievement and Inglis was feted by press and public alike. But only a few days later he was plunged into a storm of controversy when it was learned that he had passed an incapacitated climber, Englishman David Sharp, leaving him to a lonely end high in the Death Zone.

Writer: James Heyward Director: Richard Dennison Writer: Richard Dennison

Cast

Wayne Alexander Wayne Alexander
Mark Inglis Mark Inglis
Mark Whetu Mark Whetu