Return to Mount Kennedy

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.

Cast

Robert F. Kennedy

Robert F. Kennedy

as Self

Jim Whittaker

Jim Whittaker

as Self

Bob Whittaker

Bob Whittaker

as Self

Leif Whittaker

Leif Whittaker

as Self

Chris Kennedy

Chris Kennedy

as Self

Malcolm Taylor

Malcolm Taylor

as Self

Eddie Vedder

Eddie Vedder

as Self

Dave Hahn

Dave Hahn

as Self

Bruce Pavitt

Bruce Pavitt

as Self

Matt Lukin

Matt Lukin

as Self

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