I am not a rock climber but climbers have always fascinated me. I will never be able to wrap my head around the ability these climbers have of separating their love of climbing with their inherent fear of heights and falling. This documentary is highly watchable, informative, breathtaking, nerve-wracking, and humorous at times. It begins with the first wave of Yosemite climbers in the 1950s and chronicles the sport through five decades of innovation and ingenuity. The characters are fascinating. The narration is well written and entertaining. And the archival film footage enhances the factual information. The music is taken from lesser-known selections but they are PERFECT. The final scene is the best I've seen in any documentary. You've GOT to see this documentary. I think I've now watched it nearly twenty-five times and I could watch it again tomorrow.
Review of Valley Uprising
