Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey

Documentary, Adventure, Biography | 2017 | NR. 1hr 36min
CAST: Fred Beckey, Conrad Anker, Helmy Beckey DIRECTOR: Dave O'Leske ENDS 5/17

Fred Beckey is the legendary American "Dirtbag" mountaineer whose name is spoken in hushed tones around campfires. This rebel climber's pioneering ascents and lifestyle form an iconic legacy that continues to inspire generations.

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Reviews

To watch the octogenarian clamber up slabby, exposed cliffs seems to be a testament to grit, but also a view of a stubborn old man's refusal to reckon with reality.

Evan Bush, Seattle Times

Dirtbag goes a long way to confirm his legacy. It also paints a compelling picture of mania and its contradictions.

Robert Horton, Seattle Weekly