Documentary · United States of America · 2026 · 1h 42m

The Ascent

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Director
Edward DrakeScott VeltriFrancis Cronin
Cast
Synopsis

The Ascent is the inspiring true story of Colorado Springs bilateral-amputee climber Mandy Horvath's record-breaking attempt to crawl to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the mysterious circumstances under which she lost her legs at the age of 21.

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