Full Circle: The First All Black Everest Ascent
World Premiere

Full Circle: The First All Black Everest Ascent

Spotlight Documentary
Feature Documentary | United States | 91 MINUTES | English, Nepali | English subtitles
Documentary, Environmental, Expressions of Black Freedom, Journalism, Sports, Women
An all-Black team sets out to summit Mount Everest not just to make history, but to redefine what it means to climb and who belongs in the mountains.

Full Circle Expeditions, led by mountaineer Phil Henderson, isn’t just about summiting mountains: it’s about making the outdoors accessible to all. In 2022, Henderson organized the first all-Black team to attempt Mount Everest, bringing together a group of climbers determined to take on both the mountain and the perceptions of who belongs there. As they ascend, they face not only the physical dangers of Everest, but also the added pressure of what the climb represents.

This intimate documentary follows the team as they push toward the summit, navigating both the demands of the climb and the group's dynamics through candid interviews and close access. In a culture often defined by individual achievement, they prioritize collective success, supporting one another through harsh conditions and unpredictable terrain. This isn’t just about reaching the summit; it’s about how they do it and why it matters.Robin Robinson


Cast & Credits
Directed by
Justice A. Whitaker and Rolake Bamgbose
Producer
Rolake Bamgbose
Justice A. Whitaker
Tommy Oliver
Executive Producer
Sam Pollard
Jon Mone
Codie Elaine Oliver
Paolo Motolla Jr.
Joe Z. Crosby
Hanna Boyd
Jannat Gargi 
Cast
Philip Henderson
Rosemary Saal
Demond Mullins
Fred Campbell
Editor
Martin Singer
Joe Kehoe
Cinematographer
Carissa Henderson

Contacts
International Sales
Alec Ring
Cinetic Media
alec@cineticmedia.com
US Sales
Alec Ring
Cinetic Media
alec@cineticmedia.com
US Sales
Kellen Alberstone
UTA
AlberstoneK@unitedtalent.com
Press Contact
Alec Ring
Cinetic Media
alec@cineticmedia.com
Print Source
Anita Hallberg
Trailblazer Studios
anita@trailblazerstudios.com
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