Memphis to the Mountain

An intimate, inspiring climb that mixes vertigo and grit with quiet self-discovery, following young outsiders pushing past the limits of where they began.

Created by

Zachary Barr

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Chris Dean

Overview

From the grit of South Memphis, a group of young climbers set out to scale a 16,000-ft rock tower on Mt. Kenya—defying the limits of their world and themselves, and confronting thin air, raw fear, and the climb toward self-discovery.

How it feels

Uplifting, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, identity, survival, ambition

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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