Return to Mount Kennedy

Overview

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.

Directed by Eric Becker

Top cast

Robert F. Kennedy

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Jim Whittaker

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Bob Whittaker

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Leif Whittaker

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Chris Kennedy

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Malcolm Taylor

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Eddie Vedder

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Dave Hahn

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Bruce Pavitt

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Matt Lukin

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