SHERPA Arrives on DVD on Tuesday October 11th

“Powerfully polemic and jaw-gapingly spectacular” — The Hollywood Reporter

Witness the amazing true story of one of the most devastating disasters in recent history when Sherpa arrives on DVD (plus Digital) October 11 from Lionsgate. Told through the eyes of those who survived the harrowing Mount Everest avalanche on April 18, 2014, this film touchingly demonstrates how vital and integral Sherpas are to Everest’s history and continued legacy. Produced by Academy Award^®nominee John Smithson (127 Hours) and nominated for Best Documentary by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), uncover the mysterious lives of Sherpas through this “exquisitely crafted” film (Los Angeles Times). The Sherpa DVD includes a featurette (“The Making of Sherpa”) and deleted scenes, and will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

Every year, Western mountain climbers make news ascending Mount Everest. But the compelling stories of the Sherpas, the Nepalese guides who risk their lives to provide for their families, have gone untold — until now. SHERPA chronicles a fateful 2014 expedition and the tragic avalanche that spurred the Sherpas to make a stand for human rights and respect. SHERPA will forever change the way you look at the world’s most famous mountain — and the brave guides who navigate it.

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

• “The Making of Sherpa” Featurette
• Deleted Scenes