The Dawn Wall(2017)
Overview
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
Josh Lowell
Studio
Sender Films
Cast
Tommy Caldwell
as Self
John Branch
as Self
Kevin Jorgeson
as Self
Beth Rodden
as Self
Becca Pietsch
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
8 / 10
Production Companies
Sender Films • Red Bull Media House
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dawn Wall?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Dawn Wall (2017).
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 Josh Lowell and released in 2017. It is a documentary, adventure film.
How long is The Dawn Wall?▼
The Dawn Wall has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in The Dawn Wall?▼
The cast of The Dawn Wall includes Tommy Caldwell as Self, John Branch as Self, Kevin Jorgeson as Self, Beth Rodden as Self, Becca Pietsch as Self.
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