Disciples of Gill

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MOVIE

Disciples of Gill

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.

Release Date

2009-01-01

Year

2009

Duration

50m

Status

Released

Score

10.00

#rocky-mountains#bouldering#rock-climbing

Cast

John Gill

John Gill

Jeff Lowe

Jeff Lowe

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Pat Ament

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George H. Lowe

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Jim Holloway

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Barry Bates

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Anna Ament