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Free solo climbing - John Bachar
Dave Caldwell (1984)
This Real People reportage portrays John Bachar and shows him climbing unroped in Joshua Tree National Park while we hear him talking about his life and climbing philosophy. At the end of the reportage and when the program comes back to the studio, Bachar appears on scene from above doing a rappel. Real People was a television series aired at NBC television from 1979 to 1984, in which different hosts in front of a large studio audience were presenting reportages of varied 'real people' with unique occupations or hobbies (real as opposed to celebrities).Free solo climbing - John Bachar
- 1984
- USA
- 6 min
This Real People reportage portrays John Bachar and shows him climbing unroped in Joshua Tree National Park while we hear him talking about his life and climbing philosophy. At the end of the reportage and when the program comes back to the studio, Bachar appears on scene from above doing a rappel. Real People was a television series aired at NBC television from 1979 to 1984, in which different hosts in front of a large studio audience were presenting reportages of varied 'real people' with unique occupations or hobbies (real as opposed to celebrities).Climbing locations
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John Gill across time
Pat Ament (2012)
This is a gorgeous ode about rock climbing and time passing, with John Gill, the spiritual genius, at its center. Remarkable voices emerge to paint the picture of the great master boulderer, John Gill. Individuals who have been part of it all, such as Ron Kauk, Rich Goldstone, Tom Higgins, Royal Robbins, John Sherman, and filmmaker Pat Ament himself. New footage uncovered of Gill enriches these images, and his voice too comes alive with detailed analysis of some of his iconic climbs. As deep and touching as the first film, 'The disciples of Gill', this second incarnation continues but stands alone as well, as a work of art itself.- 2012
- USA
- 59 min
This is a gorgeous ode about rock climbing and time passing, with John Gill, the spiritual genius, at its center. Remarkable voices emerge to paint the picture of the great master boulderer, John Gill. Individuals who have been part of it all, such as Ron Kauk, Rich Goldstone, Tom Higgins, Royal Robbins, John Sherman, and filmmaker Pat Ament himself. New footage uncovered of Gill enriches these images, and his voice too comes alive with detailed analysis of some of his iconic climbs. As deep and touching as the first film, 'The disciples of Gill', this second incarnation continues but stands alone as well, as a work of art itself.Climbing locations
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Free radical skiing
Brian Lockwood (1992)
Dominique Perret, is known to many as the foremost free radical skier in the world. He seeks the unskiable and physically attacks each new obstacle that sets before him. Free climbing is highlighted through three of the sports top climbers; Todd Skinner, John Bachar, and Dan Osman. They make climbing sheer rock faces look easy, but it's not. A programme of the extreme sports series The Extremists.- 1992
- USA
- 24 min
Dominique Perret, is known to many as the foremost free radical skier in the world. He seeks the unskiable and physically attacks each new obstacle that sets before him. Free climbing is highlighted through three of the sports top climbers; Todd Skinner, John Bachar, and Dan Osman. They make climbing sheer rock faces look easy, but it's not. A programme of the extreme sports series The Extremists.Availability
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Documentary / Chronicle
The New Spider Man
John Aronson (1993)
Join climbers Todd Skinner, Dan Osman, Melody Wong, John Bachar, and World Cup Climber Lynn Hill as they discuss the pull of rock climbing, the thrill that comes from solo climbing without a rope, and how to take the sport to new heights. Shot at awe inspiring natural rock formations, this video is full of extreme falls and dizzying climbs.- 1993
- USA
- 23 min
Join climbers Todd Skinner, Dan Osman, Melody Wong, John Bachar, and World Cup Climber Lynn Hill as they discuss the pull of rock climbing, the thrill that comes from solo climbing without a rope, and how to take the sport to new heights. Shot at awe inspiring natural rock formations, this video is full of extreme falls and dizzying climbs.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Wild new brave
Oakley Anderson-Moore (2014)
Wild new brave is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Yosemite National Park. It was directed by Oakley Anderson-Moore in 2014. It features John Bachar, Henry Barber, Ron Kauk, Lynn Hill, Ed Webster, Joe Herbst and others.- 2014
- USA
- 27 min
Wild new brave is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Yosemite National Park. It was directed by Oakley Anderson-Moore in 2014. It features John Bachar, Henry Barber, Ron Kauk, Lynn Hill, Ed Webster, Joe Herbst and others.Climbing locations
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Masters of stone IV - Pure force
Eric Perlman (1997)
Masters of stone IV - Pure force is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Tuolumne Meadows and El Capitan. It was directed by Eric Perlman in 1997 and produced by Perlman Productions. It is a part of the series Masters of stone (4/6). It features Dan Osman, Ron Kauk, Chris Sharma, Alexander Huber, John Bachar, Katie Brown and others.Masters of stone IV - Pure force
- 1997
- USA
- 57 min
Masters of stone IV - Pure force is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Tuolumne Meadows and El Capitan. It was directed by Eric Perlman in 1997 and produced by Perlman Productions. It is a part of the series Masters of stone (4/6). It features Dan Osman, Ron Kauk, Chris Sharma, Alexander Huber, John Bachar, Katie Brown and others.Climbing locations
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Masters of stone I
Mike Hatchett (1991)
Masters of stone I is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in City Of Rocks and American Fork Canyon. It was directed by Eric Perlman in 1991 and produced by Perlman Productions. It is a part of the series Masters of stone (1/6). It features Ron Kauk, Tony Yaniro, Dan Osman, John Bachar, Todd Skinner, Boone Speed and others.- 1991
- USA
- 58 min
Masters of stone I is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in City Of Rocks and American Fork Canyon. It was directed by Eric Perlman in 1991 and produced by Perlman Productions. It is a part of the series Masters of stone (1/6). It features Ron Kauk, Tony Yaniro, Dan Osman, John Bachar, Todd Skinner, Boone Speed and others.Climbing locations
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Stoney Point
Cole Gibson (2012)
Stoney Point is a documentary about bouldering that takes place in Stoney Point. It was directed by Cole Gibson in 2012 and produced by Half Circle G Productions. It features Paul Anderson, Brian Belleau, Mike Brown, Steph Cronshaw, Royal Robbins, Razi Alon and others.- 2012
- USA
- 53 min
Stoney Point is a documentary about bouldering that takes place in Stoney Point. It was directed by Cole Gibson in 2012 and produced by Half Circle G Productions. It features Paul Anderson, Brian Belleau, Mike Brown, Steph Cronshaw, Royal Robbins, Razi Alon and others.Climbing locations
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Valley uprising
Josh Lowell (2014)
Narrated by acclaimed actor Peter Sarsgaard (Garden State, Jarhead, An Education) and produced by Emmy Award-Winning Sender Films with Big UP Productions, Valley Uprising deftly recounts the history of Yosemite’s bold tradition: half a century of struggle against the laws of gravity, and the laws of the land.Josh Lowell, Nick Rosen, Peter Mortimer
- 2014
- USA
- 99 min
Narrated by acclaimed actor Peter Sarsgaard (Garden State, Jarhead, An Education) and produced by Emmy Award-Winning Sender Films with Big UP Productions, Valley Uprising deftly recounts the history of Yosemite’s bold tradition: half a century of struggle against the laws of gravity, and the laws of the land.Climbing locations
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Fight gravity
Hannes Yikes (2005)
Fight gravity is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Frankenjura. It was directed by Hannes Yikes in 2005 and produced by Tmms Verlag. It features Kurt Albert, Sepp Gschwendtner, Uli Glawe, John Bachar, Tomas Meier, Michael Kiess and others.- 2005
- Germany
- 58 min
Fight gravity is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Frankenjura. It was directed by Hannes Yikes in 2005 and produced by Tmms Verlag. It features Kurt Albert, Sepp Gschwendtner, Uli Glawe, John Bachar, Tomas Meier, Michael Kiess and others.Climbing locations
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Call it what you want
Dave Gill (2008)
This film follows Kendal climber George Ullrich as he challenges himself over a year, at home in the U.K. and further afield. Viewers see him climb Lake District test pieces, skip the bolts on the "Bachar-Yerian", nail Californian first ascents and solo above the ocean in Mallorca. As problematic situations arise, the film asks other notable climbers how they deal with the issues and ideas that drive the sport. "Call It What You Want" asks the question: "What is truly important in rock climbing?"- 2008
- UK
- 44 min
This film follows Kendal climber George Ullrich as he challenges himself over a year, at home in the U.K. and further afield. Viewers see him climb Lake District test pieces, skip the bolts on the "Bachar-Yerian", nail Californian first ascents and solo above the ocean in Mallorca. As problematic situations arise, the film asks other notable climbers how they deal with the issues and ideas that drive the sport. "Call It What You Want" asks the question: "What is truly important in rock climbing?"Climbing locations
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Vertical frontier
Kristi Denton Cohen (2002)
From John Muir in the 1860s to the super athletes of today, "Vertical Frontier" tells the saga of the free-spirited climbers who were inspired by the big walls of Yosemite. This comprehensive history of Yosemite climbing includes footage from classics such as El Capitan and interviews with dozens of Yosemite personalities such as Long, Bridwell, Steck, Hill, Croft, Robbins, Kauk, Chouinard and Potter. A formidable film -- a great piece of history.- 2002
- USA
- 90 min
From John Muir in the 1860s to the super athletes of today, "Vertical Frontier" tells the saga of the free-spirited climbers who were inspired by the big walls of Yosemite. This comprehensive history of Yosemite climbing includes footage from classics such as El Capitan and interviews with dozens of Yosemite personalities such as Long, Bridwell, Steck, Hill, Croft, Robbins, Kauk, Chouinard and Potter. A formidable film -- a great piece of history.Climbing locations
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