Category: Free Solo

  • Free Solo (2018, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin)

    Often visually breathtaking documentary about rock climber Alex Honnold’s potentially suicidal attempt to “free solo” (climb alone without ropes or gear) Yosemite’s El Capitan, something never before accomplished. The filmmakers don’t have a strong narrative (or point, outside showcasing Honnold’s possibly brain abnormality related lack of self preservation and the great outdoors). Also hurts Honnold’s…