The Dawn Wall

15

Duration: 

115 minutes

Date of release: 

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Cast: 

John Branch, Tommy Caldwell, Kevin Jorgeson

Director: 

Josh Lowell, Peter Mortimer

Cinematographer: 

Brett Lowell

Producer(s): 

Josh Lowell, Philipp Manderla, Peter Mortimer

Genre(s): 

Adventure
Biography
Documentary
The Dawn Wall

The Dawn Wall

In January, 2015, American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson captivated the world with their effort to climb The Dawn Wall, a seemingly impossible 3,000 foot rock face in Yosemite National Park, California. The pair lived on the sheer vertical cliff for weeks, igniting a frenzy of global media attention. But for Tommy Caldwell, The Dawn Wall was much more than just a climb. It was the culmination of a lifetime defined by overcoming obstacles. At the age of 22, the climbing prodigy was taken hostage by rebels in Kyrgyzstan. Shortly after, he lost his index finger in an accident, but resolved to come back stronger. When his marriage fell apart, he escaped the pain by fixating on the extraordinary goal of free climbing The Dawn Wall. Blurring the line between dedication and obsession, Caldwell and his partner Jorgeson spend six years meticulously plotting and practicing their route. On the final attempt, with the world watching, Caldwell is faced with a moment of truth. Should he abandon his partner to fulfill his ultimate dream, or risk his own success for the sake of their friendship?
Certificate:
15
Duration:
115 minutes
Date of release
Tuesday, 02 October 2018
Cast
John Branch, Tommy Caldwell, Kevin Jorgeson
Director:
Josh Lowell, Peter Mortimer
Screenplay
Cinematographer
Brett Lowell
Music
Producer(s)
Josh Lowell, Philipp Manderla, Peter Mortimer
Genre(s)
Adventure, Biography, Documentary
Future screenings
There are no known future screenings of The Dawn Wall