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Climber and transracial Asian-American, Cody Kaemmerlen, searches for connection with his birth parents after a near-death fall leaves him shaken and grasping for answers.
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Cody Kaemmerlan is a climber adopted out of South Korea in 1984, into rural Tillamook, Oregon. He was raised by a loving family, and thrived in his small town, not fully comprehending what it was like to be a person of color in a white world. After reaching out to the adoption agency, he was left with an email stating his birth mother had no interest in meeting her son. He struggled in adulthood, as he started to experience adversity which produced a cycle of anger, divorce, car accident, and finally a near-death free-soloing fall which became a catalyst for change.
A few years later, the agency reached out with an apology about a file mix-up, stating his birth mother and father would love to meet. Soon after, he begins to process his adoption and identity with the help of the climbing community and close friends.
We follow Cody to South Korea on his mission to meet his mother and father, in hopes of finding resolution and inner peace.
WITH SUPPORT FROM:
Louder Than 11
American Alpine Club
Mountain Hardwear
A-Lodge - Boulder, CO
Pro-Photo - Boulder, CO
Coupe Studio - Boulder, CO
A Louder Than Eleven Production
Presented by American Alpine Club
With Support From A-Lodge & Pro Photo Rental
Directed by Jon Glassberg
Starring Cody Kaemmerlen
Birth Parents Nam Family
Featuring Janet Kaemmerlen, Mike Kaemmerlen, Nina Williams, Suah Yu, Peter Clotfelter-Quenelle, Hoseok Lee
Assistant Director Sophi Rutherford
Written by Jon Glassberg, Jessica Glassberg
Edited by Jon Glassberg
Assistant Edit Saraphina Redalieu
Video by Jon Glassberg, Jessica Glassberg, Sophi Rutherford, Cody Kaemmerlen
Photography Sophi Rutherford, Jessica Glassberg
Music Artlist
Archival Material Provided by Cody Kaemmerlen, Kaemmerlen Family, Joey Maloney
Voice Over Mei Ratz
Climbers build their lives around adventure in the outdoors. Climb United is committed to being adventurous in our pursuit of others’ perspectives. We know how important climbing media is in shaping climbing culture. We also know that the stories that have been told have highlighted those in power. We want to remove barriers that underrepresented communities continue to be challenged with when accessing the outdoor media and production industry and to support the progression of a talented filmmaker’s career.
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The Pull Focus Grant is a partnership between the American Alpine Club (AAC) and Louder Than 11, presented by Mountain Hardwear with support from A-Lodge. The grant provides historically underserved community members the opportunity to intern with a premier photo/video production studio and advance their careers in this notoriously competitive space under the guidance of industry leading mentors, Jon Glassberg and Jess Glassberg. This paid internship includes local housing and a living stipend worth $16,000, as well as access to equipment and studio space in Boulder, CO, with the ultimate goal of the recipient working in tandem with Louder Than 11, to bring a film project to life.
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