The Dawn Wall

The definitive chronicle of the ascent that captured headlines and sparked imaginations around the world, this film follows Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson as they conquer the most formidable big-wall feat of all time: a 19-day ascent of The Dawn Wall, on the 3,000-foot vertical face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. It dives beyond the ascent, tracing the climbers’ histories and offering an intimate portrait of Caldwell’s harrowing life experiences that forged a singular drive to complete this seemingly impossible climb. The Dawn Wall is a heartfelt and uplifting film that celebrates perseverance, camaraderie, and the universal spirit of dreaming big—and never giving up.