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The Dawn Wall (2017)

Movie ★ 8.0 101 min

The definitive film on the climb that captured headlines and ignited imaginations worldwide. Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson ascend the hardest big wall of all time: a 19 day ascent of The Dawn Wall, on the 3,000 foot vertical face of El Capitan, in Yosemite National Park. The film travels deeper than the climb, digging into the history of the climbers and painting an intimate portrait of Caldwell's harrowing life experiences that culminated in a single-minded drive to complete this impossible climb. The Dawn Wall is a heart-warming and inspiring movie that celebrates perseverance, camaraderie, and the universal spirit of dreaming big, and never giving up.

Peter Mortimer Director Josh Lowell Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 1, 2017
Runtime
101 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt7286916
Language
Studio
Sender Films, Red Bull Media House

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Dawn Wall about?
The definitive film on the climb that captured headlines and ignited imaginations worldwide. Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson ascend the hardest big wall of all time: a 19 day ascent of The Dawn Wall, on the 3,000 foot vertical face of El Capitan, in Yosemite National Park. The film travels deeper than the climb, digging into the history of the climbers and painting an intimate portrait of Caldwell's harrowing life experiences that culminated in a single-minded drive to complete this impossible climb. The Dawn Wall is a heart-warming and inspiring movie that celebrates perseverance, camaraderie, and the universal spirit of dreaming big, and never giving up.
Who directed The Dawn Wall?
The Dawn Wall was directed by Peter Mortimer, Josh Lowell.
Who stars in The Dawn Wall?
The Dawn Wall stars Tommy Caldwell, John Branch, Kevin Jorgeson, Beth Rodden.
When was The Dawn Wall released?
The Dawn Wall is a 2017 documentary, adventure film.
Where can I watch The Dawn Wall?
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