Description

Tonight is all about The Dawn Wall (the climb & the film)! We'll be watching it together and then chatting about it with athlete Kevin Jorgeson.

Schedule

4:00- 5:45 PT | 7:00- 8:45PM ET: Netflix Watch Party
6:00-6:45 PT | 9:00-9:45PM ET: Zoom Q&A with Kevin Jorgeson

How to Watch the Documentary

1. This film is on Netflix - you can watch anytime before next week: https://www.netflix.com/title/81004270

2. We also think it'd be fun to do a Watch Party. It's slightly complicated so read it all please...

• Download Netflix Watch Party extension in Chrome.
• At 6:45PM ET sign into your Netflix account.
• Come back to this page and you'll see the link to the party! Click it.
• DO NOT CLICK ANY POP UPS
• You should be connected to the Watch Party and see Dawn Wall on your screen. On the right hand side, you'll see a group chat. Be nice!

Part II: Q&A with Kevin
Everyone is invited to the chat, which will be happening on Zoom. If you want to make sure your question gets answered please post it up on this instagram thread. We'll start with those and then open it up to everyone else in the meeting.

About the Dawn Wall:

In January 2015, American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson captivated the world with their effort to climb The Dawn Wall, a seemingly impossible 3,000-foot rock face in Yosemite National Park, California.

The pair lived on the sheer vertical cliff for weeks, igniting a frenzy of global media attention.

But for Tommy Caldwell, The Dawn Wall was much more than just a climb. It was the culmination of a lifetime defined by overcoming obstacles. At the age of 22, the climbing prodigy was taken hostage by rebels in Kyrgyzstan. Shortly after, he lost his index finger in an accident but resolved to come back stronger. When his marriage fell apart, he escaped the pain by fixating on the extraordinary goal of free climbing The Dawn Wall.

Blurring the line between dedication and obsession, Caldwell and his partner Jorgeson spend six years meticulously plotting and practicing their route. On the final attempt, with the world watching, Caldwell is faced with a moment of truth. Should he abandon his partner to fulfill his ultimate dream, or risk his own success for the sake of their friendship?

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