What the Hands Do

2024 0h 37m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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Mariana Mendoza and Miguel Casar are attracted to proud, challenging boulders and approach the sport with passion and dedication. At the same time, they believe that climbing hard is not the only thing that matters. As lifelong social justice advocates, they ask: How can we use climbing to cultivate joy and connection in our communities? Can climbing create opportunities for meaningful growth? How can we use climbing to shape the world we want to see?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bing Liu
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 37-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Bing Liu, shot by Bing Liu. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Casey Wayne McAllister. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Collin Kriner shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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The take

Bing Liu directs. Bing Liu behind the camera. Casey Wayne McAllister scores. Collin Kriner cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 37-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 2 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Bing Liu, shot by Bing Liu. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Casey Wayne McAllister. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Collin Kriner shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.