Doing it Scared
Originally released in 2016. Doing it Scared is a documentary film. directed by Matthew Newton. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paul Pritchard, Steve Monks, and John Middendorf
Synopsis
British climber – now resident of Tasmania – Paul Pritchard, was one of the leading climbers and mountaineers of the 1980s and 1990s, renowned for his hard and extremely bold first ascents. In 1998 Paul was abseiling in to climb the Totem Pole in Tasmania when he dislodged a rock with his rope that hit him on the head, leaving him with a severe head injury that he was lucky to survive. The aftermath of the accident left him with hemiplegia, which means he has little feeling or movement in the right side of this body. Despite this disability, Paul’s continued to live a life filled with adventure. Eighteen years later Paul returns to the Totem Pole to find out if he has recovered enough to finish the climb.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 29, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
0h 12m
12 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Rummin Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doing it Scared about?
British climber – now resident of Tasmania – Paul Pritchard, was one of the leading climbers and mountaineers of the 1980s and 1990s, renowned for his hard and extremely bold first ascents. In ...
Who directed Doing it Scared?
Doing it Scared was directed by Matthew Newton.
How long is Doing it Scared?
Doing it Scared has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was Doing it Scared released?
Doing it Scared was released on November 29, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Doing it Scared?
The main cast of Doing it Scared includes Paul Pritchard, Steve Monks, John Middendorf, Neale Smith, Melanie Oogjes.