An American Ascent

From every mountainside, let freedom ring

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An 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climb of the 20,327ft Denali, nine African-American climbers set out to bridge this 'adventure gap' - challenging outdated notions of what adventure looks like by changing the face of America's biggest and baddest mountain on the 100th anniversary of its first summit.

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Shelton Johnson actor

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Stephen Shobe actor

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Erica Wynn actor

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Tyrhee Moore actor

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Scott Briscoe actor

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Billy Long actor

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Rosemary Saal actor

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Ryan Mitchell actor

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Stephen DeBerry actor

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Adina Scott actor

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James Kagambi actor

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Robby Rechord actor

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Madhu Chikkaraju actor

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Aaron Divine actor Jon Krakauer actor Conrad Anker actor

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Tom Choate actor Martin Luther King Jr. actor

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Charles Crenchaw actor

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Sophia Danenberg actor