Abyss
“North America's Highest Bouldering”
Synopsis
ABYSS, the latest viral film from Louder Than Eleven, provides an insider’s look at rock climbing development. Exploration of secret, alpine climbing terrain high above Colorado’s Front Range has created a flurry of debate regarding the philosophy, secrecy and ethics of development. Culminating in Ben Spannuth’s FA of one of the world’s highest elevation 5.14s, ABYSS opens the floodgates of passionate debate within the climbing community. The scandal unfolds in this 48-minute piece, featuring such climbing talents as Paige Claassen, Matty Hong, Chris Schulte, Mayan Smith-Gobat, Ben Spannuth, David Wetmore, and Matt Wilder and narrated by Jon Glassberg. Additional commentary from the insightful minds of Peter Beal, Herman Feissner, Joe Kinder, Brady Robinson, Ben Scott, Chris Sharma, John Sherman, and Clark Shelk.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rich Crowder, Jon Glassberg, Jordan Shipman
- Original Title
- Abyss
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Louder Than Eleven
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rich Crowder, Jon Glassberg, Jordan Shipman
Jon Glassberg, Jordan Shipman
Department Leadership Roster
Rich Crowder
Director
Jon Glassberg
Director
Jon Glassberg
Editor
Jordan Shipman
Director
Jordan Shipman
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Abyss.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abyss
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Abyss about?
ABYSS, the latest viral film from Louder Than Eleven, provides an insider’s look at rock climbing development. Exploration of secret, alpine climbing terrain high above Colorado’s Front Range has created a flurry of debate regarding the philosophy, secrecy and ethics of development. Culminating in Ben Spannuth’s FA of one of the world’s highest elevation 5.14s, ABYSS opens the floodgates of passionate debate within the climbing community. The scandal unfolds in this 48-minute piece, featuring such climbing talents as Paige Claassen, Matty Hong, Chris Schulte, Mayan Smith-Gobat, Ben Spannuth, David Wetmore, and Matt Wilder and narrated by Jon Glassberg. Additional commentary from the insightful minds of Peter Beal, Herman Feissner, Joe Kinder, Brady Robinson, Ben Scott, Chris Sharma, John Sherman, and Clark Shelk.
Who directed Abyss?
Abyss was directed by Rich Crowder, Jon Glassberg, Jordan Shipman.
Who stars in Abyss?
The principal cast of Abyss includes Matt Wilder, Chris Sharma, Paige Claassen.
When was Abyss released and how long is it?
Abyss was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 47m.