Memphis, we’ve always known this city is built different. We’ve seen our grit, our grind, and our community spirit turn obstacles into opportunities, and now, the world gets to see it too.
On Thursday, September 4, Memphis Rox invites you to a special advance screening of Memphis to the Mountain, a brand-new Hulu docuseries following a group of Rox climbers as they journey from South Memphis to the towering slopes of Mount Kenya, the second tallest peak in Africa.
📍 Where: Crosstown Theater
⏰ When: Doors open at 6:30PM | Screening at 7PM
🎟️ Tickets: FREE with registration here
The series officially premieres nationwide the very next day on Hulu (September 5), but Memphis gets the chance to see it first.
What is Memphis to the Mountain about?
From the team that brought us the award-winning documentary Black Ice, this new series shines a spotlight on nine climbers from Memphis Rox, the world’s largest non-profit climbing gym right in Soulsville.
We watch as they trade the walls of their community gym for the real rock of Mount Kenya, training, pushing, and conquering literal and figurative peaks.
As Memphis Rox reminds us daily: “We climb higher when we climb together.”
A Story Rooted in Memphis Rox
Since opening its doors in 2018, Memphis Rox has been a climbing gym, a safe haven, a launchpad, and a symbol of hope for South Memphis. By removing financial barriers (no one is turned away for inability to pay), Rox has redefined what access, community, and adventure look like in our city.
And Memphis to the Mountain captures that spirit in action, taking the lessons learned in Soulsville all the way to Africa.
Dedicated to Jarmond “Mond” Johnson
One of the series’ central figures is Jarmond “Mond” Johnson, a beloved Memphis Rox employee whose life was tragically cut short before the film’s release. His presence in the docuseries is a moving reminder of his legacy and the lives he touched.
Mond once shared with Men’s Health:
“I never knew something that I used to escape the drama going on in front of me could lead me all the way to Africa.”
This series is dedicated to his memory and to all those who continue to embody his spirit of humility, joy, and love.
Why You Should Go
This is a chance to show up for Memphis Rox, honor Mond, and celebrate the bold, creative spirit that Memphis shares with the world. Whether you climb or not, this story is for you. It’s about finding your foothold, leaning on your people, and daring to reach higher.
👉 Reserve your free spot today: Register here
Memphis, let’s pack Crosstown Theater and cheer on our Rox climbers before the world watches on Hulu.
