The Conquest of Everest
Narrated by Liam Neeson, Everest is one of the greatest adventure stories ever told as it follows the dramatic, true account of an expedition to the mountain’s summit, just days after eight climbers l…
In 1988, four Slovak climbers took on Everest’s hardest route, The Hard Way—deemed impossible in Alpine style by Chris Bonington—facing a climb with no escape. This award-winning documentary chronicle…
Follows four elite climbers on a two-month trip across Switzerland, Austria, and France, achieving first ascents and personal bests while revealing the mindset behind high-level climbing.
A filmmaker explores the life of his father, mountaineer Earle Riddiford, who helped Edmund Hillary reach Everest, following critical remarks by Hillary in his autobiography.
Cold (2011) follows three climbers attempting the first winter ascent of Gasherbrum II. Directed by Anson Fogel and Cory Richards, this raw 19-minute documentary captures the mental and physical toll …
The Symphonic Song Cycle 'No Friend but the Mountain' was produced with the participation of internationally acclaimed Kurdish-Iranian author, journalist and refugee advocate Behrouz Boochani, award-w…
Emmy‑nominated docudrama of America’s first adventure race (1911 Mount Baker marathon), blending historic footage, reenactments & expert interviews to tell the daring endurance story
An Oscar-winning 1945 documentary chronicling the final year of the Allied campaign in Europe during World War II, from D-Day to the surrender of Germany, crafted from footage by Allied cameramen.
Showcases five of Britain’s elite climbers tackling terrifying routes. From Scotland’s brutal winter climbs to gritstone’s "last great problem," this film captures high-stakes technical mastery and pu…
Produced by the U.S. Navy, this vintage documentary shows how exploration of the Antarctic by scientists and military personnel is slowly unlocking the secrets of the mysterious continent.
This climbing documentary follows Paul Robinson’s quest with Carlo Traversi and Ashima Shiraishi as they hunt new ascents in Western Cape, South Africa.
This comprehensive documentary establishes an inside view of the Cold War era and the events and decisions which lead to the escalation of the arms race.
O'Parizad follows ski mountaineers retracing the 1970s pioneers’ path in the Alps and Himalayas. Aiming for 8,000m and skiing the French route of 1975, their journey celebrates adventure, friendship, …
Shawn Forry and Justin Lichter become the first to finish a winter trek along America's 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail, stretching from Canada to Mexico.
Summit follows ultra-athlete Nico Valsesia as he conquers Mont Blanc in a nonstop 17-hour climb after cycling from Genoa. The documentary chronicles his record-breaking feats and the sacrifices behind…
Documentary (with some re-enacted footage) of the British army's participation in the Battle of the Somme in France during World War I.
Elite climbers including Paul Robinson, Jimmy Webb, Daniel Woods, Chris Sharma, and Niky Ceria pursue unexplored boulders and first ascents, driven by obsession, friendship, and the thrill of discover…
This documentary explores the history, geography and folklore of Mount Katahdin, the tallest and most treacherous mountain in the state of Maine.
Leo Houlding and Sean Leary attempt a first free ascent of Mt Asgard’s North Tower. This 2010 award-winner follows their grueling Arctic journey, featuring a dramatic skydive arrival and a high-stakes…
A journey through the twentieth century history of Mount Desert Island, Maine, as told entirely through the home movies of the people who have called it home.
In Wild New Brave, director Oakley Anderson-Moore uses archival footage and interviews to chronicle the "dirtbag" climbers of the 1970s. It’s a raw, poetic look at a generation that chose the vertical…
Into The Cold--A Journey of the Soul follows the challenging and personal trek of two men walking to the North Pole in freezing conditions to honor the 100th anniversary of Admiral Peary's 1909 achiev…
In The Prophet, top UK climber Leo Houlding tackles his 10-year project: a steep, loose, and terrifying route on Yosemite’s El Capitan. This 2010 documentary captures what Leo calls "the wildest climb…
An emotional and gripping look at the attacks and the aftermath through the eyes, and the cameras, of six New Yorkers on 9/11.