Role: herself

Summit on the Summit is a 90-minute documentary that showcases a dramatic journey to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa, to raise awareness about the global clean-water crisis. The MTV doc follows a group of scientists, artists and activists on their journey to the top of the highest peak in Africa.

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Also check out our “Summit on the Summit” category for photos taken during the climb in our activism section here.

Trivia & Quotes

• The team reached the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro on January 12, 2010. “The Summit on the Summit team has reached the top of Mt Kili! A great moment captured,” said a tweet sent from the top on the official expedition web site.
• Temperatures were reportedly in the single digits during the final ascent, which is not uncommon on the upper slopes of the mountain during nightime. The team also had to endure low visibility as snowy conditions.
• Estimated budget was $900,000
• Aired in the US on MTV on March 14th 2010 at 9pm.
• Justin Timberlake introduced the documentary. He was originally planning to be a part of the climb, alongside his girlfriend Jessica Biel, but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with his film The Social Network.
• Kenna about Isabel in the film: “Isabel Lucas is like family to me. Even though she’s been in some big action movies she’s really a gentle soul, who’s totally in touch with herself and nature.”
• Isabel: “I think I’m probably the most nervous about getting altitude sickness. As for the camping, I grew up camping so that’s cool”
• Isabel: “We just got here, and I’m already aware of my breathing, how it’s… like taking full breaths, you don’t necessarily get it straight away.”

Watch the Documentary

Summit On The Summit from Michael Muller on Vimeo.