Exclusive: Nat Geo extreme climbing documentary 'Torn' will aim to follow in the footsteps of 'Free Solo'
, who turns his lens on his own family as the body of his father, the legendary climber, is located 17 years after his death in an avalanche on the Himalayan peak Mount Shishapangma, alongside that of his cameraman and fellow climber, Alex's best friend and climbing partner, miraculously survived the avalance, and went on to marry Alex's widow and helped to raise his three sons, including Max.
The film includes footage of both Alex Lowe's ill-fated climb and his son's arduous journey to return to the spot where his father perished. "This film goes beyond my passion as a filmmaker and chronicles my family's intensely personal journey toward understanding my father as a man, not a myth," Max Lowe says. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to work with National Geographic to tell my father's story through the unflinchingly honest perspectives of the people closest to him."Carolyn Bernstein
, National Geographic's EVP global scripted content and documentary films. "We are econfident his family's inspiring and emotionally complex story will move audiences around the world." The Chinns assert, "This film documents a painful and emotional journey for the Lowe-Anker family, and we are honored that they have entrusted us to help them bring it ot the screen. Their willingness to share the story with the world for the first time is sure to strike a chord with audiences." And Murphy adds, "Sharing his story of love and loss through the medium of film takes vulnerability and courage.
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