As a climber I was stoked to go see Free Solo in the theater. It did not disappoint. The documentary was well made. It covers one of the greatest ever feats of human achievement. I would highly suggest going to see it unless you have an extreme fear of heights.
The most surprising part of the movie is when I realized Alex Honnold is an aspie. Asperger's Syndrome is mentioned concerning his dad, but I knew well before that part of the film that Alex is on the spectrum. So, if anyone wants to watch a documentary about an aspie, or wants to point someone else to a documentary about an aspie, Free Solo is a good choice. Alex's mental health isn't the point of the film, but there is so much raw footage of Alex interacting with others followed by him explaining what is on his mind.
I should clarify that Alex Honnold isn't a savant. He has simply been climbing since childhood and has trained himself to become the best in the world. Even if you never see the film you can be encouraged that aspies can accomplish amazing things that are completely unrelated to our label.
The most surprising part of the movie is when I realized Alex Honnold is an aspie. Asperger's Syndrome is mentioned concerning his dad, but I knew well before that part of the film that Alex is on the spectrum. So, if anyone wants to watch a documentary about an aspie, or wants to point someone else to a documentary about an aspie, Free Solo is a good choice. Alex's mental health isn't the point of the film, but there is so much raw footage of Alex interacting with others followed by him explaining what is on his mind.
I should clarify that Alex Honnold isn't a savant. He has simply been climbing since childhood and has trained himself to become the best in the world. Even if you never see the film you can be encouraged that aspies can accomplish amazing things that are completely unrelated to our label.