Making ‘Free Solo’

The World

The Oscar-nominated documentary “Free Solo” profiles one rock climber’s historic and terrifying free climb of Yosemite’s El Capitan. But the directors behind the camera have amazing stories to tell that are rooted in their international backgrounds. Marco Werman spoke with Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin about their experience making the film.

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