Jim Bridwell, The Yosemite Living Legend (2005)
Jim Bridwell was one of the best climbers in the world in the 70s, 80s. The documentary chronicles Bridwell's career from those early days to his final ascents in 2001. The film traces Jim Bridwell's journey through numerous interviews with other legendary free climbing personalities such as Leo Houlding and Ron Kauk. See him climb some of Yosemite's historic routes with today's young climbers paying homage to this true legend of free climbing. In an unpublished document from 1981, he is seen in one of his famous Zodiac ascents in El Capitan with and Fred East.
Cast
- Jim Bridwell
- Ron Kauk - Self
- Leo Houlding - Self
- Hans Florine - Self
- Cesare Maestri - Self
- Alexander Huber - Self
- Sean Patrick Lovett - (Narrator)
Screenplay
Themes
Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High, Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude
Keywords
california, 1970s, climbing, patagonia, argentina, yosemite, goat, mountain climbing, mountaineering, free climbing, 1980s, alpinism, el capitan, alpinist, escalade, adventure pionner
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jim Bridwell, The Yosemite Living Legend about?
- Jim Bridwell was one of the best climbers in the world in the 70s, 80s. The documentary chronicles Bridwell's career from those early days to his final ascents in 2001. The film traces Jim Bridwell's journey through numerous interviews with other legendary free climbing personalities such as Leo Houlding and Ron Kauk. See him climb some of Yosemite's historic routes with today's young climbers paying homage to this true legend of free climbing. In an unpublished document from 1981, he is seen in one of his famous Zodiac ascents in El Capitan with and Fred East.
- Who directed Jim Bridwell, The Yosemite Living Legend?
- Jim Bridwell, The Yosemite Living Legend was directed by Michele Radici.
- Who stars in Jim Bridwell, The Yosemite Living Legend?
- Jim Bridwell, The Yosemite Living Legend stars Jim Bridwell, Ron Kauk, Leo Houlding, Hans Florine, Cesare Maestri, Alexander Huber.
- How long is Jim Bridwell, The Yosemite Living Legend?
- Jim Bridwell, The Yosemite Living Legend has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Jim Bridwell, The Yosemite Living Legend?
- Jim Bridwell, The Yosemite Living Legend is a Documentary, History film.
- What are the themes of Jim Bridwell, The Yosemite Living Legend?
- The themes of Jim Bridwell, The Yosemite Living Legend include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High, Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude.