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Everest's Other Side: A Mother's Unfinished Dream
23 Oct
Summary
- New film follows Jim Morrison's quest to ski Everest.
- Documentarians focus on human experience behind extreme sports.
- Hilaree Nelson's unique, non-romantic approach to climbing is explored.
Filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin are set to release "Everest: The Other Side" on October 30. This new documentary follows Jim Morrison as he attempts to ski down Mount Everest, completing the dream of his late wife, Hilaree Nelson.
The documentarians are known for their exploration of extreme athletes, but emphasize the relatable human aspects of these individuals. Chin stated that the film reveals the common humanity shared by extreme sports participants and the general public.
Vasarhelyi highlighted Hilaree Nelson's distinct perspective on her sport, noting her focused ambition rather than romantic ideals. Nelson is portrayed as a parent with a seemingly ordinary life when not engaged in extreme mountaineering. She is quoted in the film saying, "I know it's just a mountain, but it's everything to me. And I'm like a dog with a bone."
National Geographic Documentary Films, a division of The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic Society, produces this film. The division is dedicated to global stories from top documentary filmmakers, reaching an audience of 300 million worldwide across various platforms.
