Touching the Void

Mixing interviews with dramatic re-enactments of the event, this gripping docudrama retells the mountaineering trek gone awry of Simon Yates (Nicholas Aaron) and Joe Simpson (Brendan Mackey), who falls and breaks his leg while climbing in the Andes. Yates, who's tethered to him, attempts to lower him to safety but fails, forcing him to make a pivotal decision that may or may not save both of their lives. The question is, was it the right one?
Release Year:
2003  
Rating:
R  
Video Quality:
Available in HD  
Runtime:
106 Minutes  
Directed By:
Kevin MacDonald  
Cast:
Brendan Mackey
Nicholas Aaron  
Genres:
Documentaries
Sports Documentaries
Travel & Adventure Documentaries
British Movies
Sports Movies  
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