Tells the story of how, in the face of fierce opposition, the Sherpas united in grief and anger to reclaim the mountain they call Chomolungma.
This smart, thoughtful documentary records what happened in the commercial climbing industry after an avalanche killed 16 on the world’s highest peak.
Peedom has created a hard-hitting, wide-ranging documentary that captures a sense of the vital issues that will determine the future of Everest and the local communities.
Jennifer Peedom shows the reality of the raught relationship between Sherpas and the western climbers who employ them.
Peedom blends visual spectacle with moral dilemmas creating a hard-hitting film.
Refocused on the hoof after the catastrophic 2014 earthquakes, Jennifer Peedom's film pulls no punches in exploring the culture and work of this unheralded group, as well as their frequent exploitation by Westerners.
A gripping account of changing attitudes among Sherpa climbers on the world’s highest peak in the wake of the 2014 disaster.
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