Summaries

In an unbelievable story of perseverance, free climber Tommy Caldwell and climbing partner Kevin Jorgeson attempt to scale the impossible 3000ft Dawn Wall of El Capitan.

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?

Details

Keywords
  • climbing
  • extreme sport
  • rock climbing
  • sports documentary
Genres
  • Biography
  • Sport
  • Documentary
Release date Sep 13, 2018
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States Austria
Official sites official website
Language English
Filming locations Yosemite National Park, California, USA
Production companies Red Bull Media House Sender Films Red Bull Studios

Box office

Gross US & Canada $970032
Opening weekend US & Canada $21615
Gross worldwide $1445519

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 40m
Color Color
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