CinemaOSMovie · 2009 · 0h 50m

Disciples of Gill

100%(1)Documentary

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.

Directed byPat Ament

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 50m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 2009

Featuring

Cast & crew

7 credited
Starring
John Gill

John Gill

Self

Jeff Lowe

Jeff Lowe

Self

Pat Ament

Self

George H. Lowe

George H. Lowe

Self

Jim Holloway

Self

Barry Bates

Self

Anna Ament

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Pat Ament
Written by
Pat Ament

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