The Dawn Wall
2017 · 101 min · Director: Peter Mortimer, Josh Lowell
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
In January, 2015, American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson captivated the world with their effort to climb the Dawn Wall, a seemingly impossible 3,000 foot rock face in Yosemite National Park, California. The pair lived on the sheer vertical cliff for weeks, igniting a frenzy of global media attention. But for Tommy Caldwell, the Dawn Wall was much more than just a climb. It was the culmination of a lifetime defined by overcoming obstacles. At the age of 22, the climbing prodigy was taken hostage by rebels in Kyrgyzstan. Shortly after, he lost his index finger in an accident, but resolved to come back stronger. When his marriage fell apart, he escaped the pain by fixating on the extraordinary goal of free climbing the Dawn Wall. Blurring the line between dedication and obsession, Caldwell and his partner Jorgeson spend six years meticulously plotting and practicing their route. On the final attempt, with the world watching, Caldwell is faced with a moment of truth. Should he abandon his partner to fulfill his ultimate dream, or risk his own success for the sake of their friendship?
Emotional fingerprint
The Dawn Wall (2017) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Inspiration 35%, Awe 25%, Relief 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Inspiration35%
- Awe25%
- Relief20%
- Tension20%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Inspiration, Awe, Relief. Genres: Documentary, Biography, Sport. AI estimate.
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Consider this title if you are looking for Inspiration, Awe and Relief. Its IMDb rating of 8.1/10 suggests a strong audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 75/100.
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Emotional journey
- Inspiration
- Tension
- Joy
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Inspiration
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Joy
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Inspiration | Tension | Joy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Inspiration | 62 % | 42 % | 53 % | 25 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Tension | 74 % | 32 % | 69 % | 28 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Tension | 81 % | 25 % | 78 % | 15 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Tension | 74 % | 28 % | 68 % | 9 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Tension | 69 % | 40 % | 51 % | 20 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 28′ | Inspiration | 70 % | 50 % | 33 % | 27 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 33′ | Sadness | 68 % | 44 % | 29 % | 25 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Sadness | 68 % | 36 % | 49 % | 23 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 43′ | Tension | 68 % | 34 % | 61 % | 24 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 48′ | Inspiration | 63 % | 36 % | 56 % | 24 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 53′ | Tension | 65 % | 44 % | 57 % | 28 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Inspiration | 71 % | 46 % | 65 % | 31 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 63′ | Tension | 71 % | 39 % | 68 % | 21 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 68′ | Tension | 72 % | 33 % | 70 % | 14 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 73′ | Tension | 77 % | 43 % | 70 % | 25 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Inspiration | 79 % | 63 % | 61 % | 38 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 83′ | Inspiration | 80 % | 73 % | 61 % | 45 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Joy | 86 % | 75 % | 66 % | 65 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 93′ | Relief | 90 % | 80 % | 46 % | 83 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 98′ | Joy | 90 % | 83 % | 20 % | 85 % |
Rags to riches
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Self – Tommy's Father
Self – Tommy's Mother
Self – Tommy's Friend
Details
- Directed by
- Peter Mortimer, Josh Lowell
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2017
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Country
- Austria, United States
- Genres
- Documentary, Biography, Sport
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Inspiration
- Data updated
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