Slate Monkeys
2009•15m•Released
Documentary
SERIES | Monkey see monkey do (1/4) Set in the post-industrial landscape of a disused Welsh slate quarry, this films follows three very different climbers as they battle their way up some unusual climbing. Matt Segal, a professional climber from the U.S.; Hazel Findlay, a young student from England; and Johnny Dawes, the British climbing legend from the 1980s, take it in turn to crimp, squirm and wriggle their way up the esoteric route "Gin Palace".
Director
Paul Diffley
Languages
English
Studio
Hot Aches
Cast
Matt Segal
Self
Hazel Findlay
Self
Johnny Dawes
Self
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