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The Dawn Wall

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2017 · 101 min Documentary Adventure
8.0 / 10 · TMDB

Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson press their fingertips against the sheer, glassy surface of the Dawn Wall, a 3,000-foot vertical face on El Capitan that has never been climbed. Over nineteen grueling days, their audacious attempt becomes a global spectacle. The film delves beyond the physical feat, tracing Caldwell's traumatic past—from a harrowing kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan to the accidental amputation of a finger—that forged an unbreakable will. This is not just a climbing documentary; it's a profound study of obsession, partnership, and the human capacity to transform pain into a singular, impossible dream.

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Year 2017
Country Austria, United States of America
Genre Documentary, Adventure
Director Josh Lowell
Runtime 101 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.0/10 (345 votes)

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The Dawn Wall transcends the climbing genre to become a riveting narrative about human resilience. The cinematography is breathtaking, placing you on the wall to feel every slip and triumph.

What lingers after the final summit is the quiet realization that our greatest walls are often internal. The film is a testament to the power of a dream held relentlessly, against all odds. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Josh Lowell

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