Disciples of Gill

Name: Disciples of Gill
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2009
Duration: 50 min
Rating: 10

2009 · 50 min

Documentary

★ 10.0

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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.

Crew

Director Pat Ament
Writer Pat Ament

Cast

John Gill
Self
Jeff Lowe
Self
P
Pat Ament
Self
George H. Lowe
Self
J
Jim Holloway
Self
B
Barry Bates
Self
A
Anna Ament
Self

Crew

Director — Pat Ament
Writer — Pat Ament

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