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180° South

180° South

Conquerors of the Useless

20107.11h 26m

Overview

The film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.

Directed by Chris Malloy
Written by Chris Malloy
Produced by Rick Ridgeway
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Yvon Chouinard

Yvon Chouinard

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Doug Tompkins

Doug Tompkins

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Keith Malloy

Keith Malloy

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Timmy O'Neill

Timmy O'Neill

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About 180° South

180° South is a documentary film released in 2010. Directed by Chris Malloy, it stars Yvon Chouinard, Doug Tompkins, Keith Malloy. The film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.

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