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Inspiring Doc ‘Memphis to the Mountain’ Trailer About a Climbing Trip

by Alex Billington
September 5, 2025
Source: YouTube

“Not everyone’s going to be able to make it up.” Hulu has unveiled the official trailer for Memphis to the Mountain, a new three-part documentary series – now streaming on Hulu as of this weekend. An inspiring story about how rock climbing can actually change lives. The project was inspired by & born from Memphis Rox, a nonprofit climbing gym / community center founded by Tom Shadyac and Chris Dean, which has served as a beacon of hope and opportunity in South Memphis (check it out here). Known as one of the most underserved communities in the country, South Memphis is a neighborhood with roots in Black American history and culture—home to Stax Records, the birthplace of Aretha Franklin, and the final pulpit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., where he delivered his iconic “Mountaintop” speech a day before his assassination. Memphis to the Mountain captures a bold, cinematic expedition in which a handful of young climbers from Memphis Rox embark on a life-changing journey to climb a big rock wall on Mt. Kenya in Africa—leaving behind daily adversity to scale new literal and metaphorical heights in the world of elite mountaineering. This is actually a really moving story to tell and confirms how rock climbing is more than just a fun sport.

Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Zachary Barr’s doc Memphis to the Mountain, from YouTube:

Memphis to the Mountain follows a determined group of young climbers from one of South Memphis’s most overlooked and hard-edged neighborhoods—where climbing is virtually unknown—as they set out to conquer a 16,000-foot rock tower on Mt. Kenya. Over the course of a year, they must endure grueling preparation, training alongside some of the sport’s most renowned figures, including Alex Honnold and Philip Henderson. Battling thin air, raw fear, and the limits of their own endurance, they come to realize that the hardest climb isn’t the mountain—it’s transforming who you believe you can be. A story of grit, transformation, and the unshakable power of reaching beyond what you thought possible. Memphis to the Mountain is directed by filmmaker Zachary Barr, director of the doc film Black Ice and many Reel Rock films as well. Made by Sender Films & Shady Acres Entertainment. Exec produced by Tom Shadyac, Kelley L. Carter, Jason Aidoo, Peter Mortimer, & Zachary Barr. Hulu will debut the Memphis to the Mountain doc series streaming on Hulu starting September 5th, 2025 – it’s available to watch now. Anyone interested?

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Actor-politician Kushboo Sundar celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 with her family–husband Sundar C and their children Avantika Sundar and Anandita Sundar. Taking to Instagram, Kushboo shared a bunch of photos from their celebrations. However, what caught fans’ attention was the family’s weight loss transformation.

Kushboo Sundar and her family’s weight loss journey has left fans inspired.

Kushboo Sundar, Sundar C celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with daughters

In the first photo, Kushboo, Sundar C, Avantika and Anandita stood in front of the temple inside their home. Kushboo wore a green saree while Sundar C opted for a purple shirt and vesti. Their children opted for maroon and blue suits. All of them smiled as they posed for the camera.

A few photos showed Sundar C, Avantika and Anandita praying inside the temple. The last picture showed a close up look of the Ganapati idol. Sharing the pictures, Kushboo wrote, “Family that prays together, stays together. With lots of love, from our family to yours. (Red heart emojis).” She also added the hashtags–Happy Vinayagar Chaturthi, Ganapathy Bappa Morya and Ganesh Chaturthi.

Fans can’t stop praising their transformation

Reacting to the post, a fan said, “Whoa! What a beautiful transformation! They look amazing.” A person wrote, “Their weight loss transformation is worth lauding. Beautiful family always.” “Mummy looks gorgeous as always. One daughter looks like mummy and one looks like daddy. Beautiful family,” read a comment.

“Inspiring weight loss journey. Becoming healthy is always worth it,” said an Instagram user. Another fan commented, “What an epic transformation by the entire family. Applauses!” Another comment read, “Is it humanly possible? Looks fantastic though.” “Wow! That’s an incredible achievement,” a comment read.

“You guys are really an inspiration for us,” another fan said. “Massive transformation. Salute your untiring efforts in keeping yourself healthy,” a person commented.

When Kushboo spoke about her 20 kg weight loss

A few years ago, Kushboo shared photos of her weight loss journey on Instagram. She had written, “From there to here. 20kgs lighter, I m at my healthiest best. Look after urself, remember, health is wealth. N those who ask if I am sick, thanks for ur concern. I never been so fit ever before. If I inspire even 10 of u out here to lose weight n get fit, I know I have succeeded.”

About Kushboo, Sundar C’s projects

Kushboo starred in a number of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada movies. In the last few years, she steered away from the film industry and focused on her political career. She was recently seen in Nesippaya a Tamil romantic action thriller film directed by Vishnuvardhan. The film also stars Akash Murali, Aditi Shankar, R Sarathkumar, and Prabhu.

Sundar C was last seen in Gangers, a heist action comedy which he directed. The film also stars Vadivelu, Catherine Tresa, Vani Bhojan, Bagavathi Perumal, and Mime Gopi among others.