Disciples of Gill
Disciples of Gill

Disciples of Gill

January 01, 2009 | 50 min

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.

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

John Gill

Naomi Scott

Jeff Lowe

Naomi Scott

Pat Ament

Naomi Scott

George H. Lowe

Naomi Scott

Jim Holloway

Naomi Scott

Barry Bates

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