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Documentary / Climbing Journal
The sharp end
Peter Mortimer (2007)
"The Sharp End" showcases the climbers who risk everything to do the world's most dangerous and committing climbs. Run-out traditional routes, scary highball boulder problems, ice-covered alpine walls and all-or-nothing free-solo ascents are all part of the game. The film features Alex Honnold, Dean Potter, Mike Patz, Steph Davis, Tommy Caldwell, Jonny Copp, Lisa Rands and many more.- 2007
- USA
- 64 min
"The Sharp End" showcases the climbers who risk everything to do the world's most dangerous and committing climbs. Run-out traditional routes, scary highball boulder problems, ice-covered alpine walls and all-or-nothing free-solo ascents are all part of the game. The film features Alex Honnold, Dean Potter, Mike Patz, Steph Davis, Tommy Caldwell, Jonny Copp, Lisa Rands and many more.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Dean Potter tribute
Nick Rosen (2015)
Dean Potter tribute is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in El Capitan. It was directed by Peter Mortimer in 2015 and produced by Sender Films. It is a part of the series Reel Rock 10. It features Dean Potter.- 2015
- USA
- 7 min
Dean Potter tribute is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in El Capitan. It was directed by Peter Mortimer in 2015 and produced by Sender Films. It is a part of the series Reel Rock 10. It features Dean Potter.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Making Of
The Dawn Wall - Behind the scenes
Josh Lowell (2018)
The Dawn Wall is the film that documents the first free ascent of the most difficult big wall climb in the world, completed in January 2015 by Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson. The true achievement is obviously the first free ascent Dawn Wall, carried out by Tommy and Kevin at the end of 2014 and the start of 2015. But almost equal to that undertaking are the efforts required to document their attempts and progress, for almost an entire decade, up the smooth 1000 meter El Capitan in Yosemite. In this making of video, the guys at Sender Films share some of the strategies they used to push the limits of what’s possible in big-wall filmmaking.The Dawn Wall - Behind the scenes
- 2018
- USA
- 10 min
The Dawn Wall is the film that documents the first free ascent of the most difficult big wall climb in the world, completed in January 2015 by Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson. The true achievement is obviously the first free ascent Dawn Wall, carried out by Tommy and Kevin at the end of 2014 and the start of 2015. But almost equal to that undertaking are the efforts required to document their attempts and progress, for almost an entire decade, up the smooth 1000 meter El Capitan in Yosemite. In this making of video, the guys at Sender Films share some of the strategies they used to push the limits of what’s possible in big-wall filmmaking.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
United State of Joe’s
Peter Mortimer (2019)
In rural Utah, a valley of world-class bouldering is nestled among a conservative community of Mormons, cowboys and coal miners. When a ragged band of punk rock climbers shows up, the two cultures inevitably clash. After years of antagonism, a group of climbers work with locals to build a more harmonious future. But in this divided era, is that even possible? The second film of Reel Rock 14, featuring Steven Jeffrey, Mike Call, Boone Speed, Jared Roth, Jason Kehl, and others.- 2019
- USA
- 22 min
In rural Utah, a valley of world-class bouldering is nestled among a conservative community of Mormons, cowboys and coal miners. When a ragged band of punk rock climbers shows up, the two cultures inevitably clash. After years of antagonism, a group of climbers work with locals to build a more harmonious future. But in this divided era, is that even possible? The second film of Reel Rock 14, featuring Steven Jeffrey, Mike Call, Boone Speed, Jared Roth, Jason Kehl, and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
The Nose Speed Record
Peter Mortimer (2019)
For decades, an elite handful of climbers have competed for the coveted speed record on the 3,000-foot Nose of El Capitan, risking big falls to shave mere seconds off the fastest time. When a record held by superstar Alex Honnold is broken by little-known climbers Brad Gobright and Jim Reynolds, Honnold drafts fellow climbing legend Tommy Caldwell to establish a new mark that will stand the test of time. Honnold pushes for perfection while Caldwell, a family man, wrestles with the risk amid a series of accidents on the wall that lay bare the consequences of any mistake. The film is part of the Reel Rock 14 series.- 2019
- USA
- 63 min
For decades, an elite handful of climbers have competed for the coveted speed record on the 3,000-foot Nose of El Capitan, risking big falls to shave mere seconds off the fastest time. When a record held by superstar Alex Honnold is broken by little-known climbers Brad Gobright and Jim Reynolds, Honnold drafts fellow climbing legend Tommy Caldwell to establish a new mark that will stand the test of time. Honnold pushes for perfection while Caldwell, a family man, wrestles with the risk amid a series of accidents on the wall that lay bare the consequences of any mistake. The film is part of the Reel Rock 14 series.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
The High Road
Peter Mortimer (2019)
While the world’s best boulderers push standards close to the ground, Nina Williams’ sights are set higher. She is among the only women who climb elite-level problems that are 30, 40, even 50 feet tall -- with no rope. In this profile of an emerging star athlete, Nina Williams flexes her guns and tests her nerves well into the no-fall zone. The film is part of the Reel Rock 14 series.- 2019
- USA
- 18 min
While the world’s best boulderers push standards close to the ground, Nina Williams’ sights are set higher. She is among the only women who climb elite-level problems that are 30, 40, even 50 feet tall -- with no rope. In this profile of an emerging star athlete, Nina Williams flexes her guns and tests her nerves well into the no-fall zone. The film is part of the Reel Rock 14 series.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Up to speed
Zachary Barr (2018)
Climbing is in the next Olympics! Wait, the Olympic format includes Speed Climbing?!? Little known, and seldom practiced by the world’s best, Speed is a major curveball in climbing’s coming out party. Long-time climber and journalist Zachary Barr is determined to understand what this fringe sport is all about, searching for answers in the U.S, Europe, Iran, South Asia, and Moscow, Russia.- 2018
- USA
- 21 min
Climbing is in the next Olympics! Wait, the Olympic format includes Speed Climbing?!? Little known, and seldom practiced by the world’s best, Speed is a major curveball in climbing’s coming out party. Long-time climber and journalist Zachary Barr is determined to understand what this fringe sport is all about, searching for answers in the U.S, Europe, Iran, South Asia, and Moscow, Russia.Availability
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
The valley of the moon
Henna Taylor (2018)
Wadi Rum, known as the Valley of the Moon, is a vast, haunting landscape in the desert of Jordan. Hoping to lure international climbers to the area, an Israeli / Bedouin / American team, led by Madaleine Sorkin and Eli Nissan, establishes an iconic climb up its largest formation. The Valley of the Moon shines a refreshing and insightful light on one of the most breathtaking regions on earth.- 2018
- USA
- 21 min
Wadi Rum, known as the Valley of the Moon, is a vast, haunting landscape in the desert of Jordan. Hoping to lure international climbers to the area, an Israeli / Bedouin / American team, led by Madaleine Sorkin and Eli Nissan, establishes an iconic climb up its largest formation. The Valley of the Moon shines a refreshing and insightful light on one of the most breathtaking regions on earth.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Making Of
Cold - Behind the scenes
Anson Fogel (2011)
Making of Cold, the documentary about the first Gasherbrum II winter ascent, in 2011, by Simone Moro, Denis Urubko and Corey Richards. Over the past 26 years, 16 expeditions have tried and failed to climb one of Pakistan's 8,000 meter peaks in winter. In February 2011, Simone Moro, Denis Urubko, and Cory Richards became the first to achieve this alpine dream by summiting Gasherbrum II, surviving -50 degree temperatures and a massive avalanche. Richards captured both the glory and the pain of their adventure in this raw and moving, first-person look at modern super-alpinism.- 2011
- USA
- 8 min
Making of Cold, the documentary about the first Gasherbrum II winter ascent, in 2011, by Simone Moro, Denis Urubko and Corey Richards. Over the past 26 years, 16 expeditions have tried and failed to climb one of Pakistan's 8,000 meter peaks in winter. In February 2011, Simone Moro, Denis Urubko, and Cory Richards became the first to achieve this alpine dream by summiting Gasherbrum II, surviving -50 degree temperatures and a massive avalanche. Richards captured both the glory and the pain of their adventure in this raw and moving, first-person look at modern super-alpinism.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Young Guns
Josh Lowell (2016)
15-year-old Ashima Shiraishi and 16-year-old Kai Lightner are the leaders of the next generation, already taking the sport to the next level. A trip to Norway puts their skills to the test, and Ashima attempts to make history on a V15 boulder in Japan. The first of the five Reel Rock 11 films.Josh Lowell, Brett Lowell, Nick Rosen, Peter Mortimer
- 2016
- USA
- 27 min
15-year-old Ashima Shiraishi and 16-year-old Kai Lightner are the leaders of the next generation, already taking the sport to the next level. A trip to Norway puts their skills to the test, and Ashima attempts to make history on a V15 boulder in Japan. The first of the five Reel Rock 11 films.Climbing locations
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Rad/Dad
Nick Rosen (2016)
Lone wolf Mike Libecki travels to the most remote corners of the globe to find unclimbed walls and establish first ascents. When Mike becomes a father, he has a new challenge: to reconcile his life of adventure with the demands of parenthood, but he may also gain a new partner for his expeditions. The third of the five Reel Rock 11 films.- 2016
- USA
- 11 min
Lone wolf Mike Libecki travels to the most remote corners of the globe to find unclimbed walls and establish first ascents. When Mike becomes a father, he has a new challenge: to reconcile his life of adventure with the demands of parenthood, but he may also gain a new partner for his expeditions. The third of the five Reel Rock 11 films.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Dodo’s Delight
Peter Mortimer (2016)
Pack your penny whistle and batten down the hatches for a madcap sailing adventure in the Arctic Circle aboard the good ship Dodo’s Delight. Join Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll, Ben Ditto, and brothers Nico and Olivier Favresse for a rollicking musical journey across open seas and up unclimbed big walls. The fifth of the five Reel Rock 11 films.Peter Mortimer, Josh Lowell, Nick Rosen
- 2016
- USA
- 29 min
Pack your penny whistle and batten down the hatches for a madcap sailing adventure in the Arctic Circle aboard the good ship Dodo’s Delight. Join Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll, Ben Ditto, and brothers Nico and Olivier Favresse for a rollicking musical journey across open seas and up unclimbed big walls. The fifth of the five Reel Rock 11 films.Climbing locations
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