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An American Ascent

10.020141h 9mMovieDocumentary

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…

DirectorsAndy Adkins·George Potter
WritersAndy Adkins·James Mills
ProducersAndy Adkins·Menno Van Wyk

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 2 other countries

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Cast · Directed by Andy Adkins

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Shelton Johnson
Narrator
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Stephen Shobe
Himself
EW
Erica Wynn
Herself
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Tyrhee Moore
Himself
SB
Scott Briscoe
Himself
BL
Billy Long
Himself
RS
Rosemary Saal
Herself
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Ryan Mitchell
Himself
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Stephen DeBerry
Himself
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Adina Scott
Herself
JK
James Kagambi
Himself
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Robby Rechord
Himself

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