Progression

2009 1h 25m EN

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★6.1TMDB · 5

Documentary

Synopsis

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Behind every breakthrough in the progression of climbing, there's a true story of doubt and determination, perseverance in the face of failure. From boulders, to big walls, to competition podiums, the climbers at the top of the game share a commitment to do whatever it takes to achieve their vision.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tommy Caldwell
Self
Alex Honnold
Self
Paul Robinson
Self
Daniel Woods
Self
Chris Sharma
Self
Adam Ondra
Self
Johanna Ernst
Self
Kevin Jorgeson
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Josh Lowell
Languages: English, Italian
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Italian.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Part of the "Reel Rock" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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5 / 8

WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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8 / 8

ERA

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Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold and Paul Robinson carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Josh Lowell directs. Brett Lowell behind the camera. Cooper Roberts cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Italian.

Trivia

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Italian.
4Part of the "Reel Rock" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Directed by Josh Lowell, shot by Brett Lowell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Editor Cooper Roberts shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold and Paul Robinson carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt1530970 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Brett Lowell
Editing: Cooper Roberts
Runtime: 85 min · 1h 25m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Progression (2009)

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For two decades, Reel Rock has been sharing the biggest stories from the world of climbing, celebrating the human side behind the sport's greatest adventures and achievements.