The Ascent

Name: The Ascent
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026
Duration: 102 min

2026 · 102 min

Documentary

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The inspiring true story of 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.

Crew

Director Edward Drake
Director Scott Veltri
Director Francis Cronin
Director of Photography Laffrey Witbrod

Cast

M
Mandy Horvath
Self
J
Julius John White
Self
C
Carel Verhoef
Self
S
Sally Grierson
Self

Crew

Director — Edward Drake
Director — Scott Veltri
Director — Francis Cronin
Director of Photography — Laffrey Witbrod

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Intermission

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