Resistance Climbing (2023)
In 2014, during a trip, American Tim Bruns discovered cliffs in a small village five minutes north of Ramallah in Palestine and got to work equipping all the easy routes, then setting up climbing routes so that we can start teaching people how to climb. Bruns and Harris also opened Wadi Climbing, the first indoor climbing gym in Palestine. Today, gathered in the conflict-torn hills of Palestine, a diverse team of Bedouins, activists and urban professionals have embraced climbing as a much-needed respite from the burden of Israeli occupation. American writer and climber Andrew Bisharat visits the West Bank to explore his own roots and the power of climbing to transform lives. This documentary is part of the Reel Rock 17 series released in 2023.
Cast
- Tim Bruns - Self
- Urwah Askar - Self
- Tawfiq Najada - Self
- Hiba Shaheen - Self
- Andrew Bisharat - Self
- Inas Radaydeh - Self
- Faris Abu Gosh - Self
- Abu Shams Askar - Self
- Muna Aghaalnemer - Self
- Laith Alqatami - Self
Screenplay
Themes
Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High
Keywords
palestine, human rights, bouldering, mountaineering, free climbing, reel rock, humanitarian work, west bank (cisjordan), escalade, gaza, فلسطين, palestinian resistance
Trailer
Resistance Climbing TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Resistance Climbing about?
- In 2014, during a trip, American Tim Bruns discovered cliffs in a small village five minutes north of Ramallah in Palestine and got to work equipping all the easy routes, then setting up climbing routes so that we can start teaching people how to climb. Bruns and Harris also opened Wadi Climbing, the first indoor climbing gym in Palestine. Today, gathered in the conflict-torn hills of Palestine, a diverse team of Bedouins, activists and urban professionals have embraced climbing as a much-needed respite from the burden of Israeli occupation. American writer and climber Andrew Bisharat visits the West Bank to explore his own roots and the power of climbing to transform lives. This documentary is part of the Reel Rock 17 series released in 2023.
- Who directed Resistance Climbing?
- Resistance Climbing was directed by Nick Rosen, Zachary Barr.
- Who stars in Resistance Climbing?
- Resistance Climbing stars Tim Bruns, Urwah Askar, Tawfiq Najada, Hiba Shaheen, Andrew Bisharat, Inas Radaydeh.
- How long is Resistance Climbing?
- Resistance Climbing has a runtime of 37m (37 minutes).
- What genre is Resistance Climbing?
- Resistance Climbing is a Documentary, Adventure film.
- Where was Resistance Climbing produced?
- Resistance Climbing was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Resistance Climbing?
- The themes of Resistance Climbing include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High.