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.
- Status
- Released
Keywords
- rocky mountains
- bouldering
- rock climbing
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Top Cast
John Gill as Self
Jeff Lowe as Self
Pat Ament as Self
George H. Lowe as Self
Jim Holloway as Self
Barry Bates as Self
Anna Ament as Self
Top Crew
Pat Ament · Director, Writer
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