National Geographic: Surviving Everest

Story

Synopsis

Half a century ago, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to stand atop the highest mountain of earth. Now, their sons and Brent Bishop, son of the first American to summit Everest, make a historic expedition to face Everest's unforgiving heights. Experience their harrowing, deeply individual quests to conquer this awesome peak - and discover the dramatic history of Everest, from tragedy and triumph to the unsung role of the remarkable Sherpa people. With gripping, on-location filming and never-before-seen archival footage, this is the thrill of Everest as only National Geographic can present it!

Director

Liesl Clark

Writers

Liesl Clark

Language

English

Country

Nepal, United States of America

Release date

27 April 2003

Ensemble

Cast

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  Peter Hillary

• Jamling Tenzing Norgay

• Brent Bishop

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  Peter Coyote

  Narrator