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Hillary and Tenzing: Climbing to the Roof of the World (Season 1, Episode 4)
TV Episode | Documentary, History

Hillary is an exuberant New Zealander and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa was claimed by both India and Nepal. He was born in the shadow of Mt. Everest, on 29 May 1953, they stepped onto the peak of Everest and forever secured a place in history. ...See moreHillary is an exuberant New Zealander and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa was claimed by both India and Nepal. He was born in the shadow of Mt. Everest, on 29 May 1953, they stepped onto the peak of Everest and forever secured a place in history. Footage of the climb, with audio, letters and diaries incorporated into specially shot sequences recreate their remarkable feat. The poignant tales of two men whose lives were altered upon their ascent to the highest point on Earth is also exposed. Written by Devillier Donegan Enterprises See less
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Director
Writer
Ed Fields (writer)
Producer
Margaret Percy (producer)
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Updated Dec 31, 1997

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1997 (United States)

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