El Capitan
How many people have free soloed El Capitan?
1
What is intertextuality?
When one text references or connects to another text, either directly or indirectly.
What is the name of Honnold's girlfriend (now wife)?
Sanni McCandless
What injury did Alex sustain in the beginning of the film?
Sprained Ankle, Torn Ligaments
What magazine was Honnold featured on the cover of?
National Geographic and/ or the New York Times
How long does it take the average person to climb El Capitan?
4-6 days
Why do creators use intertextuality?
To add layers of meaning, engage the audience, and make connections to shared ideas or culture.
What was the crew concerned about that Alex was not?
Alex dying/doing something that could contribute to him falling
What did Alex want to do when his girlfriend dropped the rope causing him to fall while climbing?
Break up with her
What did Honnold's brain scan reveal?
A lower than normal fear response
How many people have died climbing El Capitan?
more than 30
Give one real-life example of intertextuality.
Simpsons...? Lots of answers!
What happened to Honnold's Father?
He passed away
What activity was Alex doing with his friends and family when he was holding the baby?
Pumpkin carving
What is a text that could connect intertextually with Free Solo?
Any text that explores a similar theme!
How tall is El Capitan?
3,000ft (914M)
How is Eminem’s Lose Yourself connected to Langston Hughes' Dreams?
Both explore ambition, determination, and seizing opportunity, showing a shared theme.
What was Alex's climbing buddy and mentor throughout the beginning of the film named?
Tommy Caldwell
What was the climber that Alex passed on his way to the summit wearing?
A unicorn onesie
What award did the Free Solo film win?
Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature
Where is El Capitan Located?
Yosemite National Park, California
What does intertextuality encourage audiences to do?
To make connections, think critically, and interpret meaning beyond the surface.
Who directed Free Solo?
Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
What normal interaction did Alex have to teach himself in his 20's because it wasn't something he did with his family?
Hugging
Name TWO themes explored in Free Solo.
Determination, Value of friendship, Value of a mentor, Complexity of relationships, Risk vs reward, Family, Mental and physical boundaries