Movie Description

Disciples of Gill

(2009)

Overview

Disciples of Gill is a documentary by Pat Ament dedicated to bouldering and the legacy of John Gill, a major figure in climbing. The film revisits the rise of bouldering in the 1960s and 70s, as well as its influence on modern climbing. It follows the stories of climbers inspired by John Gill and shows how his ideas, technique, and approach shaped an entire generation. It blends interviews and archival footage to trace the evolution of this practice in Pueblo, Flagstaff Mountain, and more broadly within climbing culture.

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Original TitleDisciples of Gill

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2009-01-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 50m

Homepagehttps://www.mntnfilm.com/en/film/the-disciples-of-gill-2009

Genres

  • Documentary