Sam Alexander grew up half Gwich’in, half white, in remote, Fort Yukon, AK, above the Arctic Circle. As a child he was inspired by half-native movie characters to join the US Army Special Forces. Sam went on to serve for ten years as a US Army Green Beret.
Sam realized that what veterans crave most, is purpose. “Just because you take off the uniform doesn’t mean you stop serving. It just means you serve in a different capacity”. Sam found that purpose after service in reintegrating himself back into native Alaskan culture. In 2013, Sam climbed the centennial ascent of Denali, a mountain first climbed by Alaskan native Walter Harper, and played a key role in finishing Harper’s work in renaming Denali to its original indigenous name.
Executive Producer: Garrett Cathcart
Director: Kenny Gamblin
Producer/Production Manager: Patrick Griffith
Producer: Tim Gates/Mystery Ranch
Cinematographer: Chris Murphy
Camera Assistant: Hallie Swain
Sound Recordist: David Girtsman
Still Photographer: Kern Ducote
Editor: Kenny Gamblin
Assistant Editor: Michael Daniel
Aircraft Services I: Everts Air Cargo
Aircraft Services II: Wright Air Service