Overview
How was this IMPOSSIBLE movie actually filmed? Photographing the world's largest mountain in the world's largest film format demanded more than just strength and courage; it required dedication and purpose. During shooting, our filming schedule took an unexpected turn when eight climbers from other expeditions died in a sudden storm high on the mountain. Safe from the disaster, our film team helped launch a rescue. Re-live the events of those dramatic days which captured the world's attention, and hear about our team's heroic ascent of EVEREST to photograph the first large format film images from the top of the world. Summit day was heartfelt, especially for our climbing leader, Jamling Norgay, whose father is a Sherpa climbing legend. A devout Buddhist, Jamling deeply respects the mountain and its deities. The tragedy and triumph of Jamling's team reminds us of the importance and presence of spirit, not just on the mountain, but everywhere and always.
Production
MacGillivray Freeman Films · Polartec · National Science Foundation
Cast & Characters
Greg MacGillivray
Self
Alec Lorimore
Self
Stephen Judson
Self
Ed Viesturs
Self
Araceli Segarra
Self
Sumuyo Tzuzuki
Self
David Breashears
Self
Jamling Tenzing Norgay
Self
Robert Schauer
Self
Brad Ohlund
Self
Beck Weathers
Self
Wong Chu Sherpa
Self
Directors & Crew
Greg MacGillivray
Producer
Greg MacGillivray
Director
