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Documentary / Expedition Journal
To stand above the clouds
Leanne Imber (2006)
At 21 years of age, Rex Pemberton set off to set the record for being the youngest Australian to climb Mount Everest. In this documentary film, we follow Rex’s three month long journey as he risks his life to turn his dream into a reality. This young adventurer’s story is personal and we are given a look at the highs and the lows that eventually lead to his triumph on the summit. In this film, 'To Stand Above The Clouds – Everest Documentary', We are given an inside look at the challenges that Rex and his team faced and the mental strength needed to move forward in the face of adversity. A fantastic documentary that’s filled with courage and inspiration.- 2006
- Australia
- 55 min
At 21 years of age, Rex Pemberton set off to set the record for being the youngest Australian to climb Mount Everest. In this documentary film, we follow Rex’s three month long journey as he risks his life to turn his dream into a reality. This young adventurer’s story is personal and we are given a look at the highs and the lows that eventually lead to his triumph on the summit. In this film, 'To Stand Above The Clouds – Everest Documentary', We are given an inside look at the challenges that Rex and his team faced and the mental strength needed to move forward in the face of adversity. A fantastic documentary that’s filled with courage and inspiration.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Three flags over Everest
Laszlo Pal (1990)
Jim Whittaker leads USA-China-Russian team to the top of Everest during Cold War. This exhilarating documentary covers the record breaking expedition of the 1990 Mt. Everest International Peace Climb. The team includes climbers from China, the Soviet Union and the United States, led by Jim Whittaker, the first American to have reached the summit of the mountain in 1963. The film captures the high altitude experience, where ideals of world peace and cooperation overcome frigid conditions, medical emergencies, language barriers and cultural differences. This story celebrates these differences and the understanding people reach through striving for a common goal. Narrated by Robert Redford.- 1990
- USA
- 58 min
Jim Whittaker leads USA-China-Russian team to the top of Everest during Cold War. This exhilarating documentary covers the record breaking expedition of the 1990 Mt. Everest International Peace Climb. The team includes climbers from China, the Soviet Union and the United States, led by Jim Whittaker, the first American to have reached the summit of the mountain in 1963. The film captures the high altitude experience, where ideals of world peace and cooperation overcome frigid conditions, medical emergencies, language barriers and cultural differences. This story celebrates these differences and the understanding people reach through striving for a common goal. Narrated by Robert Redford.Climbing locations
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