The Illness

  • Year 2022
  • Country United States
  • Runtime 23 min
  • Director Mike Wilkinson
  • Notes Filmmaker in Attendance, Adult Language, Michigan Premiere, Staff Pick
  • Topics

Film Synopsis

This adventure documentary follows a loud-mouthed crew of Appalachian adventure seekers deep into the mountains of the Western United States as they climb, talk shit, fish for their dinner, and try to use their single-pitch skills to summit a 1,300ft rock face.

Showings

Fri, Oct 20 Friday, Oct 20

The Illness

Ore Dock Brewing Co.

Sat, Oct 21 Saturday, Oct 21

The Illness

Blackrocks Brewery

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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