Ben Knight

Before Michael Gardner's death in Nepal in 2024, he and his climbing partner Sam Hennessey had started a film project about their friendship. Remarkable alpinists, but reluctant filmmakers, Teeth to the Wind realizes Gardner and Hennessey's original vision: a joyful and unassuming glimpse at what they referred to as “the spirit.”

This powerful film odyssey across America explores the sea change in national attitude from pride in big dams as engineering wonders to the growing awareness that our own future is bound to the life and health of our rivers.

There's no easy way to say goodbye to a friend, especially when they've supported you through your darkest times.

Before Michael Gardner's death in Nepal in 2024, he and his climbing partner Sam Hennessey had started a film project about their friendship. Remarkable alpinists, but reluctant filmmakers, Teeth to the Wind realizes Gardner and Hennessey's original vision: a joyful and unassuming glimpse at what they referred to as “the spirit.”

This powerful film odyssey across America explores the sea change in national attitude from pride in big dams as engineering wonders to the growing awareness that our own future is bound to the life and health of our rivers.

This powerful film odyssey across America explores the sea change in national attitude from pride in big dams as engineering wonders to the growing awareness that our own future is bound to the life and health of our rivers.

There's no easy way to say goodbye to a friend, especially when they've supported you through your darkest times.