The Dawn Wall

2017 1h 41m EN

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 371

DocumentaryAdventure

Synopsis

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In an unbelievable story of perseverance, free climber Tommy Caldwell and climbing partner Kevin Jorgeson attempt to scale the impossible 3000ft Dawn Wall of El Capitan.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tommy Caldwell
Self
John Branch
Self
Kevin Jorgeson
Self
Mike Caldwell
Self – Tommy's Father
Terry Caldwell
Self – Tommy's Mother
Kelly Cordes
Self – Tommy's Friend

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Josh Lowell
Languages: English
Countries: Austria, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Austria, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Josh Lowell, shot by Brett Lowell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Josh Lowell shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Tommy Caldwell and John Branch and Kevin Jorgeson carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt7286916 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Josh Lowell directs. Brett Lowell behind the camera. Josh Lowell cuts. Produced in Austria, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Austria, United States of America.
3Directed by Josh Lowell, shot by Brett Lowell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Josh Lowell shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Tommy Caldwell and John Branch and Kevin Jorgeson carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt7286916 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.