Disciples of Gill
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat Ament
- Screenplay & Story
- Pat Ament
- Original Title
- Disciples of Gill
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat Ament
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Pat Ament
Director
Pat Ament
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What is Disciples of Gill about?
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.
Who directed Disciples of Gill?
Disciples of Gill was directed by Pat Ament.
Who stars in Disciples of Gill?
The principal cast of Disciples of Gill includes John Gill, Jeff Lowe, Pat Ament, George H. Lowe, Jim Holloway.
When was Disciples of Gill released and how long is it?
Disciples of Gill was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 50m.