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202437mUnited States of America

What the Hands Do

Synopsis

Mariana Mendoza and Miguel Casar are attracted to proud, challenging boulders and approach the sport with passion and dedication. At the same time, they believe that climbing hard is not the only thing that matters. As lifelong social justice advocates, they ask: How can we use climbing to cultivate joy and connection in our communities? Can climbing create opportunities for meaningful growth? How can we use climbing to shape the world we want to see?

Release History & Theatrical Window

Digital Streaming Debut

February 29, 2024

VOD & Digital Platforms

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Bing Liu
Original Score
Casey Wayne McAllister
Original Title
What the Hands Do
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
37m
Production Studios
Patagonia

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bing Liu

Original Score & Music

Casey Wayne McAllister

Director of Photography

Bing Liu, Mikey Schaefer, Sam Rosenthal

Film Editing

Collin Kriner

Producers

Laura Wagner, Alex Lowther, Monika McClure, Justin Roth

Department Leadership Roster

Bing Liu

Bing Liu

Director

Laura Wagner

Producer

Collin Kriner

Editor

Casey Wayne McAllister

Original Music Composer

Bing Liu

Bing Liu

Director of Photography

Mikey Schaefer

Mikey Schaefer

Director of Photography

Sam Rosenthal

Sam Rosenthal

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for What the Hands Do.

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Frequently Asked Questions About What the Hands Do

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

What is What the Hands Do about?

Mariana Mendoza and Miguel Casar are attracted to proud, challenging boulders and approach the sport with passion and dedication. At the same time, they believe that climbing hard is not the only thing that matters. As lifelong social justice advocates, they ask: How can we use climbing to cultivate joy and connection in our communities? Can climbing create opportunities for meaningful growth? How can we use climbing to shape the world we want to see?

Who directed What the Hands Do?

What the Hands Do was directed by Bing Liu.

Who stars in What the Hands Do?

The principal cast of What the Hands Do includes Not specified.

When was What the Hands Do released and how long is it?

What the Hands Do was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 37m.

Who composed the musical score for What the Hands Do?

The original motion picture soundtrack for What the Hands Do was composed by Casey Wayne McAllister.