In 1977 Sir Edmund Hillary and his companions, which included son Peter Hillary, embarked on what would be Ed’s last major expedition. The extraordinary journey included tigers, sinking boats and fans queuing for miles to get a glimpse of the great man. The expedition set off shortly after the tragic plane crash where Ed lost his wife and daughter, it was a very personal journey for Ed and Peter. The film sees a side of Sir Ed never seen before, the man behind the myth.

“This recounting of what was endured and achieved is all the richer – and often moving – for being allowed to mature for a few decades.” – Stuff.co.nz

Directed, filmed and produced by Michael Dillon.
Music by Paul Jarman. Edited by Mike Balson.

Interviews, Reviews, Articles

• WeAreMovingStories interviews Michael
• From 8 year old Australian boy to Sir Edmund Hillary’s filmmaker (NZ Herald)
• Graeme Tuckett’s Review (Dominion Post)
• Francesca Rudkin’s Review (NZ Herald)
• Jesse Mullegan interviews Michael (NZ Radio National)
• Francesca Rudkin discusses Ocean to Sky (New Talk Radio)
• Ocean to Sky on Seven Sharp (TV segment)

Ocean to Sky Back Story

• The 1977 Ocean to Sky Expedition
• The Filmmakers
• The Interviewees / 1977 Ocean to Sky team
• Ocean to Sky: the story in their own words
• How Michael Dillon became Hillary’s filmmaker

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