John Gill
Acting
Biography
John Gill (born 16 Feb 1937) is an American mathematician who has achieved recognition for his rock-climbing. He is widely considered to be the father of American bouldering.
Known For
Brave New Wild
BRAVE NEW WILD is an offbeat chronicle of America’s Golden Age of rock climbing before and after the controversial ascent of the Dawn Wall in 1970. Some forty years later, Oakley Anderson-Moore, the daughter of a pioneering climber, stumbles upon her father's old hi8 tapes, and sets out to answer the question: why climb when there's nothing to gain -- and everything to lose? Wry humor and an eclectic original soundtrack punctuate the delinquent antics of the Vulgarians in the ‘Gunks, the larger-than-life rivalry of Yosemite’s rock gods, and the fruit tramping, freight train hopping hobodom of her dad’s climbing life. This film is quintessential viewing for those who long for adventure.
Bachar: Man, Myth, Legend
In every sport there are men, myths and legends. In the world of rock climbing, there is only one name -- John Bachar. Controversial and uncompromising, Bachar pushed the boundaries of what was possible and raised the world's standards at a time when climbers merely pursued the physical in climbing. A true rock star, he soloed 5.11 when 5.12 didn't exist, created the first 5.12 in Yosemite Valley, bouldered harder, climbed stronger, and refused to compromise his ethics along the way. Then, at the height of his fame, he disappeared. This is his story. This is the latest climbing DVD release from director/producer Michael Reardon. This is a first hand account of John Bachar and his free soloing (no rope) mastery during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Featuring interviews with Royal Robbins, Peter Croft, John Long and John Gill, the film contains footage of Bachar soloing some of the hardest climbs of their time in Germany, Spain, and his home stomping grounds of Yosemite Valley.
Friction Addiction
Friction Addiction rock climbing video brings you an amazing summer of daring run outs and highball first ascents from the sharp end of South Dakots's Black Hills. Filmed entirely in crystal clear digital, and set to an original soundtrack by Underground Chuck, this film raises the bar of the rock climbing video genre to dangerous new heights.
Disciples of Gill
The disciples of John Gill is a documentary about bouldering that takes place in Pueblo and Flagstaff Mountain. It was directed by Pat Ament in 2009. It features John Gill, Pat Ament, George H. Lowe, Jeff Lowe, Jim Holloway, Barry Bates and others.
On the Rocks
An overview of the sport of gymnastic rock climbing including 5.13 routes in California, Colorado and Wyoming and interviews with John Gill and Warren Harding.
Blocheads
Never before have there been so many indoor walls; so many climbers obsessed with training; so many beasts of superhuman strength. That talent is not going to waste. We follow the fearsomely strong Blocheads as they quest for new lines and push the limits of human ability. It’s a story of adventure, rocky passions and mutant fingers. It’s the story of a search for bouldering gold.
The Best of Horsetooth Reservoir Bouldering
The best of Horsetooth Reservoir bouldering is a documentary about bouldering that takes place in Horsetooth Reservoir. It was directed by David Lloyd in 2000. It features John Gill.
High And Mighty
High and mighty is a documentary about bouldering. It was directed by Peter Mortimer in 2015 and produced by Sender Films. It is a part of the series Reel Rock 10. It features Daniel Woods.
Rocky Mountain Highball
Rocky Mountain Highball is a documentary about bouldering that takes place in Rocky Mountain National Park. It was directed by Scott Neel in 2010 and produced by Yama Studio. It features Pat Ament, Tommy Caldwell, Daniel Woods, John Gill, Lynn Hill, Kevin Jorgeson and others.
The Silent Climber
The silent climber is a documentary about bouldering that takes place in Pueblo. It was directed by Pat Ament in 1976. It features John Gill and Jim Holloway.
Filmography
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