Jim Bridwell, The Yosemite Living Legend
Jim Bridwell was one of the best climbers in the world in the 70s, 80s. The documentary chronicles Bridwell's career from those early days to his final ascents in 2001. The film traces Jim Bridwell's journey through numerous interviews with other legendary free climbing personalities such as Leo Houlding and Ron Kauk. See him climb some of Yosemite's historic routes with today's young climbers paying homage to this true legend of free climbing. In an unpublished document from 1981, he is seen in one of his famous Zodiac ascents in El Capitan with and Fred East.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2005 |
| Genre | Documentary, History |
| Director | Michele Radici |
| Runtime | 53 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 10.0/10 (1 votes) |
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Jim Bridwell, The Yosemite Living Legend is an exceptional film rated 10.0/10. It ranks among the finest in its genre and is an absolute must-watch for any film lover.
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A 2005 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
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