This is both a realistic adventure of rock-climbing and a metaphorical ascent in which limits are tested and personal values are explored. As the two climbers express their thoughts in the narration, we watch their breathtaking progress up a sheer rock face in Yosemite Valley. We learn a few rudiments of rock-climbing and about the climbers feelings and motivations.
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In ACMI's collection
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ACMI Identifier
320426
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Values
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Values
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Motivation (Psychology)
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Psychology, Physiological
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Self-actualization (Psychology)
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Self-realization
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Values
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Mountaineering
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Outdoor recreation
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)