Meru

This gripping documentary follows the harrowing journey of three elite climbers—Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and Renan Ozturk—as they attempt to conquer the Shark’s Fin on Mount Meru, one of the most challenging peaks in the Himalayas. Directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, the film captures the climbers’ perseverance and the physical and emotional toll of their expedition. The movie won the U.S. Audience Documentary Award at the Sundance Film Festival, highlighting its compelling storytelling and breathtaking cinematography. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.