Michael Kennedy
Biography
Michael Kennedy is an American rock climber, alpinist, photographer, writer and editor. From 1974 to 1998 he was the editor of Climbing magazine, an American climbing magazine. In March 2009, he took the position of Editor-in-Chief of Alpinist magazine. His son Hayden Kennedy, also a renowned climber, died in October 2017.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • as Self
This documentary follows the life and climbs of legendary alpinist Jeff Lowe, through his visionary ascents around the world up to his final dance with a terminal disease. Centered around Jeff’s most daring climb, Metanoia – solo, in winter, up the North Face of the Eiger in Switzerland — which changed his life and prepared him for the greatest adventure of all: facing his own mortality. It is a mind-bending adventure through time and space that gives physical form to Jeff's unique philosophies and inspiring creative genius.
Movie - 1997, 2h 15m • as Self
"Pinnacles of Ice" is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mount Washington. It was directed by Bob Nesson in 1997 and produced by Environmental Recreation Group. It is a part of the series, "Anyplace Wild". It features John Viehman, Michael Kennedy and Joe Lentini.