Might the new eV instrumentals for Mt Kennedy be not just a song or two but a WHOLE soundtrack, similar to Into the Wild, and be what his slowly-releasing European tour is built around?
Maybe. Wish they would release a song or two from the soundtrack already. Or yet a vinyl / CD pre order.
In 1965 Jim Whittaker led Senator Robert Kennedy to the first ascent
of a remote mountain in the Yukon named after the late president, JFK.
Fifty years later, the sons of the original climbing team - a raucous
band manager, a candidate for governor, and a young mountaineer - embark
on an expedition to the mountain to celebrate the special bond that
connects them all. Featuring unreleased instrumentals by Eddie Vedder
and never before seen footage and photos of Robert Kennedy, the
feature-length documentary sits at the intersection of politics, human
rights, environmentalism, and adventure.
Following the show, Bruce Pavitt, the co-founder of the Sub Pop
record label who appears in this film, will be taking the stage with
film subjects Bobby Whittaker and Leif Whittaker for a Q&A. Bruce
has worked with Nirvana, Mudhoney, Flight of the Concords, Iron &
Wine, Soundgarden and more, and is recognized as a cultural visionary
and local business icon. Don’t miss this incredible event!
We have a pair of tickets and matching t-shirts to giveaway! Enter to win by e-mailing us with the subject line “RETURN TO MOUNT KENNEDY" please include first & last name. We'll draw a winner on 2/14. Good luck!
In 1965 Jim Whittaker led Senator Robert Kennedy to the first
ascent of a remote mountain in the Yukon named after the late president,
JFK. Fifty years later, the sons of the original climbing team—a
raucous band manager, a candidate for governor, and a young
mountaineer—embark on an expedition to the mountain to celebrate the
special bond that connects them all. Featuring unreleased instrumentals
by Eddie Vedder and never before seen footage and photos of Robert
Kennedy, the feature-length documentary sits at the intersection of
politics, human rights, environmentalism and adventure.
With another EV Euro Tour again so soon I hope he plays some tunes off the soundtrack. If not play those instrumental tunes when he stops by Canada later this summer. *wishful thinking ...
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival: Eric Becker - Return to Mount Kennedy
Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker Eric Becker stopped by the
Morning Trail for a ten minute interview that both of us hijacked at
various times to cover everything from this evening's showing of Return To Mount Kennedy (Wednesday
6 p.m. at MCT) to Eddie Vedder's involvement to Eric's claim he can't
complete a single pull-up. A raucous good time.
In 1965, mountaineer #JimWhittaker
led Senator Robert Kennedy to the first ascent of a remote mountain in
the Yukon named after the late president JFK. Fifty years later, the
sons of the original climbing team—a raucous band manager, a candidate
for governor, and a young mountaineer—embark on an expedition to the
mountain to celebrate the special bond that connects them all. Featuring
unreleased instrumentals by #EddieVedder and never-before-seen footage and photos of #RobertKennedy, this feature-length documentary sits at the intersection of politics, human rights, environmentalism, and adventure.
Stay after the screening for a discussion with the director and subject of the film. Director: Eric Becker D.C. Premiere Gilbert H. Grosvenor Auditorium National Geographic Campus Mtkennedy.com . #rfk50#bobbykennedy@environmentalfilm@rfklegacy
Mt. Rainier/Ashford here we come!!! Return to Mount Kennedy is the opening night film at Rainier Independent Film Festival , Lil' Bobby Whittaker will be in attendance for a lively post film Q & A about all things grunge and his recreation & conservation advocacy. Come see the film and take part in all that RIFF has to offer. Why not make a weekend out of it and visit Mount Rainier National Park because thats what its all about... Lots of great accommodation options (famous Whittakers Motel and Historical Bunkhouse for example) get your tickets by clicking the link and we look forward to seeing you Friday!: https://rainier.film/tickets
#EVERYTRAILCONNECTS - Rainier Beer, Sub Pop Records, Outdoor Research - Seattle Store, Outdoor Research REI Feathered Friends Timex Sports Vuarnet Eddie Vedder Mudhoney R.E.M. Yeah Yeah Yeahs Washington's National Park Fund National Geographic Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance Washington Trails Association Ferry County Rail Trail
‘Return To Mount Kennedy’ Doc Summited By 1091 Media, With Help From Eddie Vedder And REI
EXCLUSIVE:1091 Media is teaming with the outdoor co-op REI to release Return to Mount Kennedy, a documentary helmed by Eric Becker that combines elements of history, politics, mountaineering and even some grunge, with Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder providing original music.
A plan is underway for a fall theatrical release followed by an
on-demand bow November 5. REI will also host in-store screenings
nationwide.
The film’s plot sets its base-camp on March 20, 1965, when Bobby
Kennedy became the first human to stand atop a peak in the Canadian
Yukon that had just been named to honor his brother John F. Kennedy,
assassinated two years earlier. His guide was Jim Whittaker, who at 28
had became the first American to summit Mt. Everest and later became CEO
of REI. Whittaker and Kennedy became fast friends, with the former
becoming RFK’s Washington state campaign chairman before Bobby Kennedy
himself was assassinated.
The film features never-before-seen archival footage of Kennedy and
Whittaker, and Becker picks up the story 50 years later, when
Whittaker’s sons Bobby (a grunge compatriot of Vedder as manager of
Mudhoney) and Leif, and RFK’s son Christopher, return to climb the
mountain.
“Through our films partnerships, we produce stories that help
audiences better understand why a life outdoors is a life well lived,”
said Paolo Mottola, director of content and media at REI Co-op. “Return to Mt. Kennedy
is a film that neatly ties together generations of American
mountaineering, music and politics in a way that audiences are sure to
enjoy.”
1091 Media acquired the film and TV division of The Orchard in
January and has been streamlining its strategy, distributing 4-6 curated
films a year. In July, it teamed with Greenwich Entertainment to
acquire rights to Linda Ronstadt: The Sound Of My Voice which has grossed $2.3 million since its September release.
It just the movie on iTunes, not the soundtrack...
Just posted their latest Tweet. Just saying .. in time the soundtrack will be released. Hope Eddie Vedder, Eric Becker, Ripple Mountain & We Are Shouting put this on vinyl.
Just posted their latest Tweet. Just saying .. in time the soundtrack will be released. Hope Eddie Vedder, Eric Becker, Ripple Mountain & We Are Shouting put this on vinyl.
AWESOME.
"I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things" - Tom Waits pearljamonline.it
It just the movie on iTunes, not the soundtrack...
Just posted their latest Tweet. Just saying .. in time the soundtrack will be released. Hope Eddie Vedder, Eric Becker, Ripple Mountain & We Are Shouting put this on vinyl.
Return to Mount Kennedy is available to pre-order on iTunes! Featuring original music from Eddie Vedder, the film will be available on Digital Platforms on November 5. https://geni.us/RTMK
If you are in the Seattle area there will be a special screening on October 30th at the Seattle @rei Flagship Store. Tickets available on Eventbrite http://tiny.cc/RTMKrei
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Return To Mount Kennedy Screening + Giveaway!
If you missed the chance to catch the screening of Return To Mount Kennedy at the Cinerama you'll have another chance to see it again! February 19th at The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center at 7PM. Tickets available here!
In 1965 Jim Whittaker led Senator Robert Kennedy to the first ascent of a remote mountain in the Yukon named after the late president, JFK. Fifty years later, the sons of the original climbing team - a raucous band manager, a candidate for governor, and a young mountaineer - embark on an expedition to the mountain to celebrate the special bond that connects them all. Featuring unreleased instrumentals by Eddie Vedder and never before seen footage and photos of Robert Kennedy, the feature-length documentary sits at the intersection of politics, human rights, environmentalism, and adventure.
Following the show, Bruce Pavitt, the co-founder of the Sub Pop record label who appears in this film, will be taking the stage with film subjects Bobby Whittaker and Leif Whittaker for a Q&A. Bruce has worked with Nirvana, Mudhoney, Flight of the Concords, Iron & Wine, Soundgarden and more, and is recognized as a cultural visionary and local business icon. Don’t miss this incredible event!
We have a pair of tickets and matching t-shirts to giveaway! Enter to win by e-mailing us with the subject line “RETURN TO MOUNT KENNEDY" please include first & last name. We'll draw a winner on 2/14. Good luck!
Return to Mount Kennedy - Trailer from eric becker on Vimeo.
Return To Mount Kennedy
Return to Mount Kennedy | February 19
In 1965 Jim Whittaker led Senator Robert Kennedy to the first ascent of a remote mountain in the Yukon named after the late president, JFK. Fifty years later, the sons of the original climbing team—a raucous band manager, a candidate for governor, and a young mountaineer—embark on an expedition to the mountain to celebrate the special bond that connects them all. Featuring unreleased instrumentals by Eddie Vedder and never before seen footage and photos of Robert Kennedy, the feature-length documentary sits at the intersection of politics, human rights, environmentalism and adventure.
View the trailer here
General Admission - $12
Mountaineer Members* - $10
Doors at 6:00 pm
Show at 7:00 pm
*Mountaineer Members redeem your membership discount here
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🚨 Seattle / @mountaineersorg screening is SOLD OUT🌲🍿 please keep checking mtkennedy.com for updates and thank you SEATTLE!! #everytrailconnects #rainierbeer #outdoorresearch #timex #subpop #grungeaestheticABOUT THIS EVENT
Presented by the Reva & David Logan Foundation
In 1965, mountaineer #JimWhittaker led Senator Robert Kennedy to the first ascent of a remote mountain in the Yukon named after the late president JFK. Fifty years later, the sons of the original climbing team—a raucous band manager, a candidate for governor, and a young mountaineer—embark on an expedition to the mountain to celebrate the special bond that connects them all. Featuring unreleased instrumentals by #EddieVedder and never-before-seen footage and photos of #RobertKennedy, this feature-length documentary sits at the intersection of politics, human rights, environmentalism, and adventure.
Stay after the screening for a discussion with the director and subject of the film.
Director: Eric Becker
D.C. Premiere
Gilbert H. Grosvenor Auditorium
National Geographic Campus
Mtkennedy.com .
#rfk50 #bobbykennedy @environmentalfilm @rfklegacy
‘Return To Mount Kennedy’ Doc Summited By 1091 Media, With Help From Eddie Vedder And REI
EXCLUSIVE: 1091 Media is teaming with the outdoor co-op REI to release Return to Mount Kennedy, a documentary helmed by Eric Becker that combines elements of history, politics, mountaineering and even some grunge, with Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder providing original music.
A plan is underway for a fall theatrical release followed by an on-demand bow November 5. REI will also host in-store screenings nationwide.
The film’s plot sets its base-camp on March 20, 1965, when Bobby Kennedy became the first human to stand atop a peak in the Canadian Yukon that had just been named to honor his brother John F. Kennedy, assassinated two years earlier. His guide was Jim Whittaker, who at 28 had became the first American to summit Mt. Everest and later became CEO of REI. Whittaker and Kennedy became fast friends, with the former becoming RFK’s Washington state campaign chairman before Bobby Kennedy himself was assassinated.
The film features never-before-seen archival footage of Kennedy and Whittaker, and Becker picks up the story 50 years later, when Whittaker’s sons Bobby (a grunge compatriot of Vedder as manager of Mudhoney) and Leif, and RFK’s son Christopher, return to climb the mountain.
“Through our films partnerships, we produce stories that help audiences better understand why a life outdoors is a life well lived,” said Paolo Mottola, director of content and media at REI Co-op. “Return to Mt. Kennedy is a film that neatly ties together generations of American mountaineering, music and politics in a way that audiences are sure to enjoy.”
1091 Media acquired the film and TV division of The Orchard in January and has been streamlining its strategy, distributing 4-6 curated films a year. In July, it teamed with Greenwich Entertainment to acquire rights to Linda Ronstadt: The Sound Of My Voice which has grossed $2.3 million since its September release.
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