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The Players

2009 · 65 min

A breezy, sunlit showcase of athletic prowess, more a highlight reel of movement and personality than a deep study.

Tagline
American athletes of the modern rock-climbing era
Overview
The Players are the best American athletes of the modern rock-climbing era. Dave Graham, Chris Sharma, Emily Harrington, Daniel Woods, Lisa Rands, Joe Kinder, Alex Puccio, Chris Lindner, and Ethan Pringle each embody the progression of their sport. This showcase of action-packed HD footage reveals each player’s ability to make climbing at the pinnacle of their sport a daily routine. Featuring all disciplines of climbing, this is your chance to witness the swagger behind each players' style and explore the lifestyles they are pioneering all across the globe.

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    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • ambition
    • obsession
    • nature
    • identity
    Places
    • wilderness
    • countryside
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    teen
    Form
    • documentary
    • ensemble
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Action5
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension3
    Darkness1
    Complexity2
    Emotional weight2

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary, adventure
    Starring
    Ethan Pringle, Chris Lindner, Emily Harrington, Lisa Rands, Alex Puccio, Daniel Woods, Joe Kinder, Chris Sharma
    Runtime
    65 min
    Country
    United States of America, China, South Africa, Vietnam
    Languages
    English

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