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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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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Andy Adkins

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Shelton Johnson
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Stephen Shobe
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Erica Wynn
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Tyrhee Moore
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Scott Briscoe
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Billy Long
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Rosemary Saal
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Ryan Mitchell
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Stephen DeBerry
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Adina Scott
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James Kagambi
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Robby Rechord
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