AUSTIN PREMIERE followed by Q&A with filmmakers in attendance

Ashima Shiraishi is an elite rock climber who wants to go all the way to the top. Ashima is a fascinating character study and portrait documentary of Shiraishi and her father who acts as her guide throughout a rigorous and often emotional ride. Director Kenji Tsukamoto gives us a deeply intimate look into what it takes to be the best. - Neha Aziz, Artistic Director

DIRECTOR: Kenji Tsukamoto

EDITOR: Samuel J. Rong

PRODUCERS: Minji Chang, Roy Choi, Dave Boyle

LENGTH: 1 hour 26 minutes

LANGUAGES:  English, Japanese with English subtitles

ACCESSIBILITY: Closed Captioning in English available for CC Reader Devices

COUNTRY: United States

GENRE: Documentary Feature

Featured Community Partner: Los Verdes & Austin PBS