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201810m

What if He Falls?

Synopsis

In 2017, when Alex Honnold made his stunning free-solo ascent of Yosemite's El Capitan, he was taking an unimaginable risk: nearly three thousand feet of climbing without any ropes or safety equipment. But was the climb made even riskier by the filmmakers who accompanied him?

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin
Original Title
What if He Falls?
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
10m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin

Department Leadership Roster

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

Director

Jimmy Chin

Jimmy Chin

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About What if He Falls?

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is What if He Falls? about?

In 2017, when Alex Honnold made his stunning free-solo ascent of Yosemite's El Capitan, he was taking an unimaginable risk: nearly three thousand feet of climbing without any ropes or safety equipment. But was the climb made even riskier by the filmmakers who accompanied him?

Who directed What if He Falls??

What if He Falls? was directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin.

Who stars in What if He Falls??

The principal cast of What if He Falls? includes Not specified.

When was What if He Falls? released and how long is it?

What if He Falls? was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 10m.