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Ashima : Exclusive Interview with Rock Climber Ashima Shiraishi and Director Kenji Tsukamoto / DOC NYC Interview

Synopsis : One of the world’s youngest elite rock climbers, Ashima Shiraishi spent her formative years breaking numerous age-based climbing milestones, spurred on by her number one fan and coach, her father, Poppo a retired Butoh dancer and avant-garde performer with no formal climbing experience. When these New Yorkers travel to South Africa to conquer…

‘Ashima’, A Teenage Sports Story Serves As An Example Of Perseverance / DOC NYC Review

@Photo : Keniji Tsukamoto : Ashima studying a claims in Spain. Japanese filmmaker Kenji Tsukamoto captures through a gentle documentary the story of Ashima Shiraishi, one of the world’s youngest elite rock climbers. The film Ashima — part of the 2023 DOC NYC line-up, where it had its World Premiere — follows the devoted training…