Witness the extraordinary journey of the first man with cerebral palsy to trek Everest Base Camp on horseback.
In a world that often underestimates the strength and resolve of the human spirit, comes a documentary that challenges perceptions, breaks barriers, and takes viewers on an awe-inspiring journey to the top of the world. My Everest, a new feature documentary directed by filmmaker Carl Woods, follows the incredible story of Max Stainton-Parfitt, the first man with cerebral palsy to trek to the Mount Everest base camp – located an astonishing 17,598 feet above sea level.
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My Everest Synopsis:
A physically disabled man is on a mission to defy expectations and prove society is wrong about
people like him. Bringing together a motley crew of friends, he decides to take on his biggest challenge yet: to trek to Everest Base Camp on horseback to prove his worth. Yet as the reality of his world-first trek hits, putting his body through incredible pain, he is forced to dive deeper into himself and question his original motivations. With the love and support of his partner, he’s able to conquer Everest and come back home with the confidence to question why he had to prove anyone wrong, yet alone himself. Still living with the pain of the mountain, he finds the self-worth he was always looking for, in his relationship with his partner, and their new family.
My Everest paints the picture of a man on a mission to challenge societal norms and prove that physical disabilities should never limit one’s aspirations. Surrounded by a diverse group of friends and loved ones, Stainton-Parfitt embarks on an audacious journey – one that would be an incredible physical and mental challenge for anyone – to trek to Everest Base Camp high in the Himalayan mountains on horseback.
Refreshingly, My Everest transcends the conventional “because it is there” mountain-climbing narrative. Full of peaks and valleys – both geologic and emotional – the documentary is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, the power of love, and the discovery of self-worth in unexpected places. The film will challenge viewers to reevaluate their own definitions of success and the Everests we all face in our lives. Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster, breathtaking Himalayan vistas, and an inspiring story that will linger in your heart long after the expedition is over.
My Everest is now available on TVOD platforms