An American Ascent (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film
Released in 2014, An American Ascent is a documentary film directed by Andy Adkins.
What it’s about. 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climb of the 20,327ft Denali, nine African-American climbers set out to bridge this 'adventure gap' - challenging outdated notions of what adventure looks like by changing the face of America's biggest and baddest mountain on the 100th anniversary of its first summit.
Who’s in it. An American Ascent stars Shelton Johnson as Narrator, Stephen Shobe as Himself, Erica Wynn as Herself and Tyrhee Moore as Himself, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An American Ascent page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An American Ascent (2014)?
- In US, An American Ascent is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in An American Ascent?
- An American Ascent stars Shelton Johnson, Stephen Shobe, Erica Wynn, Tyrhee Moore and Scott Briscoe.
- When was An American Ascent released?
- An American Ascent was released in 2014.