Myanmar: Bridges to Change

In August 2013, a team of seven climbers, consisting of five Americans and two Burmese, embarked on a journey to northern Myanmar with the goal of being the first to scale Southeast Asia’s contested highest mountain. Their expedition involved trekking over 270 miles on foot through some of the world’s most challenging landscapes. As Myanmar emerged from more than five decades of military rule and relative seclusion, the climbers were given a rare opportunity to experience a culture largely untouched by the swift currents of globalization affecting the rest of the world. This film goes beyond merely documenting a mountaineering adventure; it explores a nation on the cusp of significant transformation and considers the potential implications for Myanmar’s future and its people.