BOOK "Up Against the Wall"

From the arid region of Red Rock Canyon to the breathtaking Yosemite Valley, filmmaker Alexandra Elkin embarks on an adventure that is as physical as it is introspective, where each climb pushes her to reconsider her limits. Alongside her are two exceptional climbers, Jack Lambert and Dierdre Wolownick, passionate septuagenarians who pave the way for her and prove that it is always possible to push one's boundaries in extreme sports. Driven by radically different philosophies and life paths, these inspiring mentors demonstrate that age is not a barrier, but a new starting point. At 71, Dierdre, mother of the legendary Alex Honnold, became the oldest woman to summit El Capitan. At 73, Jack seeks to pass on his experience to the next generation. For Alexandra, this encounter will be a catalyst: confronted with her fears, she discovers what it truly means to step outside her comfort zone. Thus, from dream to reality, his group of young climbers unexpectedly find themselves in the big leagues.