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Peter Mortimer
Born January 28, 1974 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (age 52)
Peter Mortimer is a filmmaker living in Boulder, Colorado, and is the founder of the adventure film company Sender Films. Through Sender, Peter has produced and directed critically acclaimed rock-climbing documentaries, adventure television series, and commercials. His productions have won numerous film festival awards and a Sports Emmy.
Known For
The Alpinist · 2021The Alpinist
★ 7.82021
MovieDocumentaryAdventure
The life of Canadian mountain climber Marc-André Leclerc as he pushes the boundaries of climbing while on an expedition to Patagonia.
The Dawn Wall · 2017The Dawn Wall
★ 8.02017
MovieDocumentaryAdventure
In an unbelievable story of perseverance, free climber Tommy Caldwell and climbing partner Kevin Jorgeson attempt to scale the impossible 3000ft Dawn Wall of El Capitan.
Valley Uprising · 2014Valley Uprising
★ 7.72014
MovieAdventureDocumentary
In the shady campgrounds of Yosemite valley, climbers carved out a counterculture lifestyle of dumpster-diving and wild parties that clashed with the conservative values of the National Park Service. And up on the walls, generation after generation has pushed the limits of climbing, vying amongst each other for supremacy on Yosemite's cliffs. "Valley Uprising" is the riveting, unforgettable tale of this bold rock climbing tradition in Yosemite National Park: half a century of struggle against the laws of gravity -- and the laws of the land.
First Ascent · 2006First Ascent
★ 6.12006
MovieDocumentary
The classic film that inspired the National Geographic Series. Join a global quest with world-class climbers in pursuit of the ultimate goal: the first ascent. Featuring Dean Potter, Timmy O'Neill, Sonnie Trotter, and the amazing Didier Berthod on his quest for the first ascent of the Cobra Crack.
Rad/DadRad/Dad
★ 5.0
Movie
Lone wolf Mike Libecki travels to the most remote corners of the globe to find unclimbed walls and establish first ascents. When Mike becomes a father, he has a new challenge: to reconcile his life of adventure with the demands of parenthood, but he may also gain a new partner for his expeditions.
The Puzzle · 2024The Puzzle
2024
MovieDocumentary
Reel Rock S10 E6. Brette Harrington tackles an unfinished project on the remote and towering Chinese Puzzle Wall, honoring the memory of her former partner, Marc-André LeClerc.
Bridge Boys · 2022Bridge Boys
★ 9.52022
MovieDocumentaryAdventure
A horizontal big-wall adventure with the Wide Boyz Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker as they take on the longest, most ridiculous crack climb ever attempted.
Return2Sender · 2005Return2Sender
★ 10.02005
MovieDocumentaryAdventure
Climber Timmy O'Neill organizes a wacky adventure at the forefront of the vertical world including Timmy O'Neill, Renan Ozturk, Didier Berthod, Jim Donini, Michael Reardon, Micah Dash, Vera Schulte-Pelkum, Topher Donahue, Jim Hurst, Eric Decaria , Russell Holcomb, Brittany Griffith, Simon Anthamatten, Amelia Patterson, Brad Chappel, Jen Goings and Wylder Wilson. Includes the multi-award-winning Parallelojams segment, a talk on crack climbing at Indian Creek.
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