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National Geographic: Surviving Everest (2003)

National Geographic: Surviving Everest (2003)

Documentary
Release Date: 2003, April 27
Directors: Liesl Clark
Countries: Nepal, United States of America
Production: National Geographic Films, National Geographic Documentary Films, National Geographic
Cast: Peter Coyote

Overview:

Half a century ago, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to stand atop the highest mountain of earth. Now, their sons and Brent Bishop, son of the first American to summit Everest, make a historic expedition to face Everest's unforgiving heights. Experience their harrowing, deeply individual quests to conquer this awesome peak - and discover the dramatic history of Everest, from tragedy and triumph to the unsung role of the remarkable Sherpa people. With gripping, on-location filming and never-before-seen archival footage, this is the thrill of Everest as only National Geographic can present it!

Keywords:

mount everest mountaineering sir edmund hillary tenzing norgay