# The Dawn Wall (2017)

> Two elite climbers confront a seemingly impossible Yosemite ascent while testing the limits of perseverance, obsession, and friendship.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/336152

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Documentary, Adventure
- Director: Josh Lowell, Peter Mortimer
- Cast: Tommy Caldwell, John Branch, Kevin Jorgeson, Mike Caldwell, Terry Caldwell, Kelly Cordes
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7286916/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tense, inspirational, visceral, adventure movie night, inspirational viewing

## Synopsis

A breathtaking journey of human endurance and friendship unfolds on the world's most challenging rock face.

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