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Penrith screening of The Dawn Wall - Wednesday 26 September

From: Matt Sherwood

Valid from: Wednesday 19 September 2018 to Wednesday 26 September 2018


The Dawn Wall is here for one night only at Penrith Hoyts on Wednesday 26 September.

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?

More than just a climbing movie, The Dawn Wall is an epic and inspirational story that will take you into the hearts and minds of the protagonists and is to be enjoyed by all.

To watch the trailer, visit https://youtu.be/5Hc8tB9uhho

Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-dawn-wall-penrith-presented-with-the-climbing-centre-tickets-48950631657?aff=efbeventtix