George Smith's UpsideDown Wales
'The funniest climbing film in the world, if not Wales...'
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Overview
From filmmaker Alun Hughes, Upside Down Wales is a window into the world of 3D and upside down climbing guru George Smith and his obsession with climbing overhanging rock in North Wales. A film with plenty of character that doesn't take itself too seriously. Features interviews with Welsh climbing legends Joe Brown and John Redhead, and younger climbers like Pete Robins and Dave Noden.
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Runtime
48 min
Release Date
2008-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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