7R EP6: Free Solo and humans in extremis

In this episode, we discuss the Oscar-shortlisted documentary Free Solo, which documents free soloist Alex Honnold's preparation for and ascent of Yosemite's El Capitain without ropes. We know that Honnold survived because Contributing Editor Gillie Collins interviewed him for Seventh Row. In the episode, we discuss how the film depicts Honnold's process and complex psychology, the film's similarities to space movies like First Man and The Right Stuff, and why stories of humans in extremis are so fascinating. For this discussion, Editor-in-Chief and host Alex Heeney (@bwestcineaste) is joined by Contributing Editors Gillie Collins and Brett Pardy(@antiqueipod). This episode was edited by Edward von Aderkas.

For detailed show notes, please visit: https://seventh-row.com/2018/12/22/ep-6-free-solo/

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