An American Ascent
Jan 01, 2014 · 1h 9m
Director
Andy Adkins, George PotterOverview
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climb of the 20,327ft Denali, nine African-American climbers set out to bridge this 'adventure gap' - challenging outdated notions of what adventure looks like by changing the face of America's biggest and baddest mountain on the 100th anniversary of its first summit.
Cast of An American Ascent
Shelton JohnsonNarrator- Stephen ShobeHimself
- Erica WynnHerself
- Tyrhee MooreHimself
- Scott BriscoeHimself
- Billy LongHimself
- Rosemary SaalHerself
- Ryan MitchellHimself
- Stephen DeBerryHimself
- Adina ScottHerself
- James KagambiHimself
- Robby RechordHimself
- Madhu ChikkarajuHimself
- Aaron DivineHimself
Jon KrakauerHimself
Conrad AnkerHimself- Tom ChoateHimself
Martin Luther King Jr.Self (archive footage)- Charles CrenchawSelf (archive footage)
Crew of An American Ascent
- Andy AdkinsDirector, Producer, Writer, Editor, Cinematography
- George PotterDirector, Producer, Cinematography
- James MillsWriter, Co-Producer
- Menno Van WykExecutive Producer
- Jason JohnsonExecutive Producer
- Suzanne JohnsonExecutive Producer
- Henry HarrisonCo-Producer
- Hudson HenryCinematography
- Kyle DubaCinematography
About An American Ascent
What is An American Ascent about?
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…
When was An American Ascent released?
An American Ascent was released on January 1, 2014.
Where can I watch An American Ascent?
An American Ascent is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is An American Ascent?
An American Ascent runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
Who directed An American Ascent?
An American Ascent was directed by Andy Adkins and George Potter.
Who is in the cast of An American Ascent?
The cast of An American Ascent includes Shelton Johnson (Narrator), Stephen Shobe (Himself), Erica Wynn (Herself), Tyrhee Moore (Himself) and Scott Briscoe (Himself).
Is An American Ascent on Netflix?
No, An American Ascent is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.