Molly Kawahata on climate, climbing, and our collective fight for systemic change
The Scale of Hope
“The Hope Whisperer”
Molly's remarkable life story, depicted in the acclaimed and award-winning Patagonia film, THE SCALE OF HOPE (2022), delves into her pursuit of climbing steep mountains in Alaska, her personal journey living with a mental illness, and her work to transform societal narratives by infusing them with hope and empowerment. Her story has resonated with audiences worldwide, amassing over one million views on YouTube, streaming on Delta Airlines, and being inducted into the permanent collection of the New York Museum of Modern Art.