180 Degrees South: Conquerors of the Useless

(2010)

Synopsis

In this documentary, adventurer Jeff Johnson retraces the footsteps of Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins' 1968 excursion to Patagonia in South America. After attempting to conquer the mountain Cerro Corcovado, Johnson meets Chouinard and Tompkins and learns how the duo have attempted to preserve the places they've visited for future generations of explorers to discover.

Directors

Chris Malloy, Emmett Malloy, Geoff McFetridge, Alicia Salome Acuna Ika, James Mercer, Jeff Johnson, Yvon Chouinard, Doug Tompkins, Timmy O'Neill, Keith Malloy

Production year

2010

Rating

PG

Studio

Magnolia Pictures

Runtime

85 minutes

Cast

Yvon Chouinard, Doug Tompkins, Keith Malloy, Alicia Salome Acuna Ika