Return to Mount Kennedy
Synopsis
In 1965, Robert Kennedy was the first man to summit Mount Kennedy in the Yukon Territory, named in honor of his late brother. Leading that expedition was Jim Whitaker, the first American to summit Everest and original fulltime employee of REI. 50 years later, Jim’s sons Bob and Leif, along with Christopher Kennedy, decide to climb the mountain again in honor of their fathers’ joint accomplishment and unique friendship. Seattle-based filmmaker Eric Becker’s touching documentary combines archival footage—including several Kennedy home movies—with interviews from Jim himself and those who them best as we follow three sons and the journey literally in their fathers’ footsteps. Eddie Vedder, a personal friend of Bob’s, writes original music for film that tailor shots of the expansive mountain ranges together in this wholesome story.
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REI Presents: Return To Mount Kennedy - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-03
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- Director
- Eric Becker
- Original Title
- Return to Mount Kennedy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- 1091 Media, Ripple Mountain, We Are Shouting, Vuarnet, Sub Pop Records, Rainier Beer, Feathered Friends, Timex, REI Co-op Studios, Outdoor Research
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Eric Becker
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Eric Becker
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What is Return to Mount Kennedy about?
In 1965, Robert Kennedy was the first man to summit Mount Kennedy in the Yukon Territory, named in honor of his late brother. Leading that expedition was Jim Whitaker, the first American to summit Everest and original fulltime employee of REI. 50 years later, Jim’s sons Bob and Leif, along with Christopher Kennedy, decide to climb the mountain again in honor of their fathers’ joint accomplishment and unique friendship. Seattle-based filmmaker Eric Becker’s touching documentary combines archival footage—including several Kennedy home movies—with interviews from Jim himself and those who them best as we follow three sons and the journey literally in their fathers’ footsteps. Eddie Vedder, a personal friend of Bob’s, writes original music for film that tailor shots of the expansive mountain ranges together in this wholesome story.
Who directed Return to Mount Kennedy?
Return to Mount Kennedy was directed by Eric Becker.
Who stars in Return to Mount Kennedy?
The principal cast of Return to Mount Kennedy includes Robert F. Kennedy, Jim Whittaker, Bob Whittaker, Leif Whittaker, Chris Kennedy.
When was Return to Mount Kennedy released and how long is it?
Return to Mount Kennedy was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.