The Dawn Wall

2018
Not Rated
1h 40m
Biography, Documentary, Sport

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.

Release Date

Sep 14, 2018 | Limited (Original Release)

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Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$21,615
Total US & Canada:
$970,032
Total International
$475,487
Total Worldwide:
$1,445,519

Director & Top Cast

Josh Lowell
Director

Peter Mortimer
Director

John Branch
Self

Tommy Caldwell
Self

Kevin Jorgeson
Self

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Country of Origin: Austria

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In January, 2015, American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson captivated the world with their effort to climb the Dawn Wall, a seemingly impossible 3,000 foot rock face in Yosemite National Park, California. The pair lived on the sheer vertical cliff for weeks, igniting a frenzy of global media attention. But for Tommy Caldwell, the Dawn Wall was much more than just a climb. It was the culmination of a lifetime defined by overcoming obstacles. At the age of 22, the climbing prodigy was taken hostage by rebels in Kyrgyzstan. Shortly after, he lost his index finger in an accident, but resolved to come back stronger. When his marriage fell apart, he escaped the pain by fixating on the extraordinary goal of free climbing the Dawn Wall. Blurring the line between dedication and obsession, Caldwell and his partner Jorgeson spend six years meticulously plotting and practicing their route. On the final attempt, with the world watching, Caldwell is faced with a moment of truth. Should he abandon his partner to fulfill his ultimate dream, or risk his own success for the sake of their friendship?

The Dawn Wall

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Director & Top Cast

Josh Lowell

Peter Mortimer

John Branch

Tommy Caldwell

Kevin Jorgeson

Other Details

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