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How "Free Solo" Filmed The First El Capitan Climb With No Ropes

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, the directors of the Oscar-winning documentary “Free Solo,” discuss how they captured rock climber Alex Honnold’s free solo climb (without any ropes, harnesses or protective equipment) of Yosemite’s El Capitan in June 2017. The film crew was challenged to record his incredible achievement without affecting Honnold’s climb.

English
  • Originally Aired January 11, 2019
  • Runtime 7 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created April 22, 2022 by
    AgentA
  • Modified April 22, 2022 by
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Name Type Role
Jimmy Chin Guest Star
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi Guest Star