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Sherpa (2015)

Sherpa (2015)

Documentary

Some Live to Climb. They Climb to Live.

Release Date: 2015, October 2
Directors: Jennifer Peedom
Countries: Australia, Nepal
Production: Felix Media, Arrow Media
Cast: Phurba Tashi Sherpa, Russell Brice, Tim Medvetz, Pasang Tenzing Sherpa

Overview:

In 2013, the world's media reported on a shocking mountain-high brawl as European climbers fled a mob of angry Sherpas. Director Jennifer Peedom and her team set out to uncover the cause of this altercation, intending to film the 2014 climbing season from the Sherpa's point-of-view. Instead, they captured Everest's greatest tragedy, when a huge block of ice crashed down onto the climbing route...

Keywords:

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