Climb Against the Odds
Running Time: 85 minutes
Gr. 7-Adult
Michelson-Carlson Productions in Association with the Breast Cancer Fund
-Library Journal
"A moving documentary about 12 brave women and their quest to climb Mt. McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America, in order to bring global attention to the struggle against breast cancer. This documentary focuses on the personal stories of the survivors and demonstrates the power of sheer determination as the women struggle to overcome horrible weather, emotional pain, and several physical ailments."
~ Karla Baker, All Movie Guide
-Gracie Allen Award, American Women in Radio & Television
-Winner: Grand Festival Doc Award - Berkeley Film Festival
-Winner: Best Documentary, ImageFest Film Festival
-Winner: Best Documentary, Green Extreme
-Broadcast nationally on PBS
Gr. 7-Adult
Michelson-Carlson Productions in Association with the Breast Cancer Fund
“Recommended. In 1998, an expedition of climbers set out to scale North America’s highest peak, Mt. McKinley. In addition to guides and film crew, there were seven female Princeton students and five older breast cancer survivors. This video recounts their arduous journey, drawing parallels between overcoming cancer and climbing mountains. With its great scenery and inspiring message, it would appeal to women of all ages.”
-Library Journal
"A moving documentary about 12 brave women and their quest to climb Mt. McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America, in order to bring global attention to the struggle against breast cancer. This documentary focuses on the personal stories of the survivors and demonstrates the power of sheer determination as the women struggle to overcome horrible weather, emotional pain, and several physical ailments."
~ Karla Baker, All Movie Guide
-Crystal Heart Award, Heartland Film Festival
-Gracie Allen Award, American Women in Radio & Television
-Winner: Grand Festival Doc Award - Berkeley Film Festival
-Winner: Best Documentary, ImageFest Film Festival
-Winner: Best Documentary, Green Extreme
-Broadcast nationally on PBS
Public Performance Rights: $85
Private Home Use: $19.95
Climb Against the Odds is the dramatic story of a group of breast cancer survivors who embarked on an amazing expedition up Alaska’s Mt. McKinley, the highest peak in North America.
They conditions they faced on one of most treacherous mountains in the world were one of the worst in decades. Determined to beat the odds, their powerful story is a testament to the strength and courage of women in the face of life-threatening challenges, and an inspiration to all.
Music by k.d. lang, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Indigo Girls and others.
SPECIAL FEATURES
The DVD includes extensive computer accessible breast cancer prevention resources commissioned by the Breast Cancer Fund:
-State of the Evidence: The Connection Between Breast Cancer and the Environment, and an Advocates Guide to Prevention. Edited by Janet Gray, Ph.D
-The Falling Age of Puberty in U.S. Girls, and an accompanying Advocates Guide. Authored by Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D