The Dawn Wall (2017)

The Dawn Wall (2017) poster

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.

Director: Peter Mortimer, Josh Lowell
Genre: Documentary, Adventure
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Adam Crystal
Cinematography: Brett Lowell
Editing: Josh Lowell
Production: Sender Films, Red Bull Media House
Country: Austria, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High

Keywords

climbing, yosemite, rock climbing, el capitan

Trailer

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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, Becca Pietsch.
How long is The Dawn Wall?
The Dawn Wall has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is The Dawn Wall?
The Dawn Wall is a Documentary, Adventure film.
Where was The Dawn Wall produced?
The Dawn Wall was produced in Austria, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Dawn Wall?
The themes of The Dawn Wall include: Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High.