Be Inspired in 2019 with The Dawn Wall

The Cradle of Aviation Museum is excited to host for one night only, Saturday, January 12th at 8:00 pm, in its Giant Screen Theater, a special screening of the award-winning and critically acclaimed documentary, The Dawn Wall, a story of friendship, determination, and the relentless pursuit of achieving one’s goals. This one time screening comes just in time as January is typically a time for self-reflection with renewed energy for goal-setting. With its uplifting message and gripping storyline, this movie has universal appeal and will leave you feeling that any dream is possible with imagination and determination.

About the Movie: In January, 2015, legendary American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson captivated the world with their effort to climb The Dawn Wall, a seemingly impossible 3,000 foot rock face in Yosemite National Park, California. The pair lived on the sheer vertical cliff for weeks, igniting a frenzy of global media attention.

But for Tommy Caldwell, The Dawn Wall was much more than just a climb. It was the culmination of a lifetime defined by overcoming obstacles. At the age of 22, the climbing prodigy was taken hostage by rebels in Kyrgyzstan. Shortly after, he lost his index finger in an accident, but resolved to come back stronger. When his marriage fell apart, he escaped the pain by fixating on the extraordinary goal of free climbing The Dawn Wall.

Blurring the line between dedication and obsession, Caldwell and his partner Jorgeson spend six years meticulously plotting and practicing their route. On the final attempt, with the world watching, Caldwell is faced with a moment of truth. Should he abandon his partner to fulfill his ultimate dream, or risk his own success for the sake of their friendship?

Tickets are only $10:00 and can be purchased at www.cradleofaviation.org or at the museum.

The Cradle of Aviation Museum and Education Center is home to over 75 planes and spacecraft representing over 100 years of aviation history and Long Island’s only Giant Screen Dome Theater. The Museum was recently recognized and listed on New York State’s National Register of Historic Places as a significant part of American history. The museum is located on Museum Row, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., in East Garden City. For more information call (516) 572-4111 or visit www.cradleofaviation.org.