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Resistance Climbing

Resistance Climbing

Apr 20, 2023 · 37m

Rated 10 out of 10

Director

Nick Rosen, Zachary Barr, Peter Mortimer

Overview

In 2014, during a trip, American Tim Bruns discovered cliffs in a small village five minutes north of Ramallah in Palestine and got to work equipping all the easy routes, then setting up climbing routes so that we can start teaching people how to climb. Bruns and Harris also opened Wadi Climbing, the first indoor climbing gym in Palestine. Today, gathered in the conflict-torn hills of Palestine, a diverse team of Bedouins, activists and urban professionals have embraced climbing as a much-needed respite from the burden of Israeli occupation. American writer and climber Andrew Bisharat visits the West Bank to explore his own roots and the power of climbing to transform lives. This documentary is part of the Reel Rock 17 series released in 2023.

About Resistance Climbing

What is Resistance Climbing about?

In 2014, during a trip, American Tim Bruns discovered cliffs in a small village five minutes north of Ramallah in Palestine and got to work equipping all the easy routes, then setting up climbing routes so that we can start teaching people how to climb. Bruns and Harris also opened Wadi Climbing, the first indoor climbing gym in Palestine. Today, gathered in the conflict-torn hills of Palestine…

When was Resistance Climbing released?

Resistance Climbing was released on April 20, 2023.

How long is Resistance Climbing?

Resistance Climbing runs 37 minutes.

Who directed Resistance Climbing?

Resistance Climbing was directed by Nick Rosen, Zachary Barr and Peter Mortimer.

Who is in the cast of Resistance Climbing?

The cast of Resistance Climbing includes Tim Bruns (Self), Urwah Askar (Self), Tawfiq Najada (Self), Hiba Shaheen (Self) and Andrew Bisharat (Self).

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