Boulderz is excited to partner with Reel asian for the presentation of ASHIMA by director Kenji Tsukamoto.

What does greatness look like? What does it take to be great? In the documentary ASHIMA, greatness looks like Ashima Shiraishi, a modest but determined 13-year old Japanese American rock-climbing prodigy. For her demanding father, Hisatoshi, a former Butoh dancer and Ashima’s coach, greatness requires discipline and intense focus. Together, they’ve embarked to South Africa to climb Golden Shadow, a famous V14 boulder, for Ashima to become the youngest woman to ever climb it.

This film is screening at TIFF Lightbox Cinema 3 on November 17 at 4PM. This film is also available as a digital screening in Ontario from November 18–24.

Join us for #reelasian28 in-person and online across Canada, from Nov 13–24. Visit for tickets and more info! Apply our promo code reel15 to receive a 15% discount.

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