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Changing Gears on Kilimanjaro

Jan 1, 2011

0h 50m

★ 0.0

Overview

Darol Kubacz is unstoppable. A U.S. Army veteran without the use of his legs, this leader and Freedom For Life Non-Profit Founder is determined to be the first disabled human to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest peak, without being pushed, pulled or carried.

Genres

Documentary

Adventure

Drama

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Cast

Everest Summiteer

Kevin Cherilla

Narrator (voice)

Michael Dobson

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Darol Kubacz

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