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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 III - Third stone from the sun
Mike Hatchett (1994)
Masters of stone III - Third stone from the sun is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Montagne De Céüse and Verdon Gorge. It was directed by Eric Perlman in 1994 and produced by Perlman/Hatchett. It is a part of the series Masters of stone (3/6). It features Ron Kauk, Dan Osman, Jean Baptiste 'Jibé' Tribout, Bobbi Bensman, Fred Nicole, Jim Karn and others.Masters of stone III - Third stone from the sun
- 1994
- USA
- 57 min
Masters of stone III - Third stone from the sun is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Montagne De Céüse and Verdon Gorge. It was directed by Eric Perlman in 1994 and produced by Perlman/Hatchett. It is a part of the series Masters of stone (3/6). It features Ron Kauk, Dan Osman, Jean Baptiste 'Jibé' Tribout, Bobbi Bensman, Fred Nicole, Jim Karn and others.Climbing locations
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Masters of stone II - Hard rock
Mike Hatchett (1993)
Masters of stone II - Hard rock is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in El Capitan and Rifle. It was directed by Eric Perlman in 1993 and produced by Perlman/Hatchett. It is a part of the series Masters of stone (2/6). It features Dan Osman, Ron Kauk, Hidetaka Suzuki, Rick Lovelace, Kurt Smith, Dan McQuade and others.Masters of stone II - Hard rock
- 1993
- USA
- 55 min
Masters of stone II - Hard rock is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in El Capitan and Rifle. It was directed by Eric Perlman in 1993 and produced by Perlman/Hatchett. It is a part of the series Masters of stone (2/6). It features Dan Osman, Ron Kauk, Hidetaka Suzuki, Rick Lovelace, Kurt Smith, Dan McQuade 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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The wall crawler
Julie Cohen (1998)
The wall crawler is a documentary about urban climbing that takes place in Verdon Gorge and Tour Eiffel. It was directed by Julie Cohen in 1998 and produced by KnightScenes Inc.. It features Alain Robert, Ron Kauk, Jerry Moffatt, Frank Farley, Julie Cohen, Nicole Robert and others.- 1998
- USA
- 47 min
The wall crawler is a documentary about urban climbing that takes place in Verdon Gorge and Tour Eiffel. It was directed by Julie Cohen in 1998 and produced by KnightScenes Inc.. It features Alain Robert, Ron Kauk, Jerry Moffatt, Frank Farley, Julie Cohen, Nicole Robert 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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Timbuktu - Off the wall
John Wilcox (1991)
An international team of climbers, including Ron Kauk, America's "boy wonder", venture into the African Sahara desert, traveling through bedouin cultures and moving by camel caravan in an attempt to locate and climb a recently discovered pinnacle, Main de Fatima, near Timbuktu.- 1991
- USA
- 49 min
An international team of climbers, including Ron Kauk, America's "boy wonder", venture into the African Sahara desert, traveling through bedouin cultures and moving by camel caravan in an attempt to locate and climb a recently discovered pinnacle, Main de Fatima, near Timbuktu.Climbing locations
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Jim Bridwell - The American living legend
Michele Radici (2005)
Jim Bridwell was one of the best rock climbesr of the world in the 70’s.The documentary follows Bridwell’s career from the beginning to the last climbs in 2001.The film presents also some of his climbing partners, such as Leo Houlding and Ron Kauk.Jim Bridwell - The American living legend
- 2005
- Italy
- 54 min
Jim Bridwell was one of the best rock climbesr of the world in the 70’s.The documentary follows Bridwell’s career from the beginning to the last climbs in 2001.The film presents also some of his climbing partners, such as Leo Houlding and Ron Kauk.Climbing locations
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Assault on el Capitan
Jeff Vargen (2013)
The story of Wings of Steel is part legend and part myth. The first ascent team spent 39 days climbing the controversial route. The result - death threats, physical assaults and a slander campaign that polarized the climbing community for over 30 years.- 2013
- USA
- 67 min
The story of Wings of Steel is part legend and part myth. The first ascent team spent 39 days climbing the controversial route. The result - death threats, physical assaults and a slander campaign that polarized the climbing community for over 30 years.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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Yosemite - Ascending rhythm
Sterling Johnson (2000)
Ascending Rhythm is a profoundly stirring work of art, merging the talents of world-renowned rock climber Ron Kauk and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Sterling Johnson. The melding of their many gifts has produced an extraordinary video experience, escalating the viewer to new heights in magnificent Yosemite National Park. "Ascending Rhythm" features not only Ron Kauk, but outstanding rock climbers such as Steph Davis, Lynn Hill, Jerry Moffatt, Dean Potter and others as they climb in beauty to the music of award-winner Dik Darnell. His music intensifies the emotion of the climbs, the sensitivity to the moods and harmony of nature while celebrating the passion of the climbers as they reach for the sky.- 2000
- USA
- 63 min
Ascending Rhythm is a profoundly stirring work of art, merging the talents of world-renowned rock climber Ron Kauk and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Sterling Johnson. The melding of their many gifts has produced an extraordinary video experience, escalating the viewer to new heights in magnificent Yosemite National Park. "Ascending Rhythm" features not only Ron Kauk, but outstanding rock climbers such as Steph Davis, Lynn Hill, Jerry Moffatt, Dean Potter and others as they climb in beauty to the music of award-winner Dik Darnell. His music intensifies the emotion of the climbs, the sensitivity to the moods and harmony of nature while celebrating the passion of the climbers as they reach for the sky.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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