Disciples of Gill

Disciples of Gill (2009)

10.0 50 min Movie
Documentary

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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Cast

John Gill John Gill Self
Jeff Lowe Jeff Lowe Self
Pat Ament Pat Ament Self
George H. Lowe George H. Lowe Self
Jim Holloway Jim Holloway Self
Barry Bates Barry Bates Self
Anna Ament Anna Ament Self

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