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Hillary & Tenzing: Climbing to the Roof of World

Tenzing Norgay, a Nepalese sherpa, embarks on a journey to conquer Mount Everest, a lifelong ambition sparked by his childhood fascination with the mountain. He joins forces with Edmund Hillary of a British expedition to reach the summit.

Tenzing Norgay, a Nepalese sherpa, grows up with a breathtaking view of Mount Everest from his backyard. He joins a British expedition and meets Edmund Hillary, a New Zealander, who becomes his partner in a historic climb. Together, they achieve the unthinkable, becoming the first two men to reach the summit of Everest in 1953.

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Info about Hillary & Tenzing: Climbing to the Roof of World

Studio(s): Café Productions

Originally Released: United States, May 06, 2003

Genres:Documentary