# Progression (2009)

> A visually charged climbing documentary follows elite athletes through fear, failure, and breakthrough attempts that push the sport forward.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19497

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Josh Lowell
- Cast: Tommy Caldwell, Alex Honnold, Paul Robinson, Daniel Woods, Chris Sharma, Adam Ondra, Johanna Ernst, Kevin Jorgeson
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1530970/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: propulsive, inspiring, adventurous, adventure movie night, outdoor sports viewing

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