Conquerors of the useless is an indepth look at the motivations and sensibilities of the people on both sides of the camera of the 180. One of the best parts of the ecologicaladventure documentary film 180 degrees south is the soundtrack. Conquerors of the useless features a numbered slipcase and a numbered signature card signed by yvon chouinard, chris malloy, and jeff johnson. Jeff johnson retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes yvon choulnard and doug tompkins to patagonia. Back then it was a simple blog looking at underground culture in south america. Conquerors of the useless follows jeff johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes yvon choulnard and doug tompkins to patagonia. This is a wellcrafted film filled with a charismatic cast of outdoorsmen.
Patagonias new film takes aim at urban oil drilling in l. Yvon chouinard and fred beckey bonus clip from dirtbag. Conquerors of the useless, or simply 180 south, is a 2010 documentary directed by chris malloy that covers the journey of jeff johnson as he travels from ventura, california to patagonia, chile retracing the 1968 trip that yvon chouinard and doug tompkins took in their ford eseries econoline van. Im not able to take six months to go to patagonia right now, but this film. Director chris malloy has struck gold with the powerful, multigenerational environmental documentary 180 degrees south. Along with loyal filmmaker chris malloy, jeff decides to embark the journey which includes getting shipwrecked off easter island, surfing the longest wave of his life and preparing himself for a rare ascent of cerro corcovado. Conquerors of the useless, or simply 180 south, is a 2010. After receiving international attention for his 2010 environmental surf odyssey, 180 south, jeff evolved into a key influencer of outdoor culture both in front and behind the lens. It captures the spirit of open, spontaneous and carefree adventure that a life well lived embodies.
Jeff johnson, rick ridgeway, steven barilotti, zachary slobig. Jun 15, 2010 thats a jumping off point for 180 degrees south, a new movie from woodshed films. In 2004 jeff johnson joined the patagonia brand as their first staff photographera role he unwittingly created when hired to help develop and launch patagonia surf. Jeffs life turns when he meets up in a rainy hut with choulnard and tompkins who, once. For some viewers the ecomessage will seem a little heavy handed especially when omnipresent modern wastefulness is the subject, but a. While sailing down to patagonia, the mast snaps and the boat gets stranded on easter island. Apr 30, 2010 englischer trailer zu 180 degrees south genre. Adventurer jeff johnson retraces yvon chouinard and doug tompkins 1968 trip to patagonia. Here, in random order, are 11 of our favorites a few of the best outdoor documentaries streaming on netflix now. An adventurer retraces an epic journey to patagonia, gets shipwrecked off easter island, surfs huge waves, climbs mountains, and meets his heroes. This expedition was inspired by the rumor of a legendary trip in 1968 and the proof that came with it when the lost cans of.
The region comprises the southern section of the andes mountains, lakes, fjords, and glaciers in the west and deserts, tablelands and steppes to the east. This documentary follows jeff johnson, an adventurer who is inspired by yvon chouinard and doug tompkins 1968 excursion into patagonia. Years later, jeff johnson finds footage of the trip and decides to follow his heroes footsteps. Then he started chouinard equipment, and then patagonia, and found himself becoming a ceo, author let my people go surfing. Conquerors of the useless follows jeff johnson as he retracesthe epic 1968 journey of his heroes yvon chouinard and doug tompkins to patagonia. Conquerors of the useless follows jeff johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes yvon chouinard and doug tompkins to patagonia. Patagonia hosts 180 degrees south tickets, mon, jul 22, 2019.
Conquerors of the useless boxed edition published by patagonia, the boxed edition of 180. He has been writing and photographing for several decades, with features in the wall street journal, the surfers journal, outside magazine, and many more. The film opens with original home movie footage as taken by chouinard and. Chouinard was the executive producer of the film, and he was also featured in the film commenting about dams. Patagonia is bounded by the pacific ocean on the west, the atlantic ocean to the east, and. Write and photographer based out of santa barbara, california.
New trailer retraces the footsteps of patagonia founder yvon chouinard and north face founder doug tompkins 1968 road trip to patagonia. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent 180 degrees south online on moviefone. Rent 180 south 2010 starring yvon chouinard and doug tompkins on dvd and bluray. In 2018, in acknowledgment that sustainability and responsible practices are core to patagonia, yvon chouinard was recognized with the sierra clubs top award, the john muir award. After we were involved in this film 180 degrees south a 2010 documentary retracing chouinards 1968 journey from ventura, california, to patagonia, chile and then damnation patagonias 2014. Thats a jumping off point for 180 degrees south, a new movie from woodshed films. The film follows adventurer jeff johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes yvon chouinard and doug tompkins to patagonia. Johnson decided to make climbing the corcovado volcano in patagonia as his. Feb 16, 2010 the featurelength travelogue 180 south, out this spring from director chris malloy and adventure clothier patagonia, follows journeyman surfer and climber jeff johnson, 41, on a sixmonth sail. Chris malloys film strikes so deeply into the heart of patagonias wilderness we come to feel at home there. This expedition was inspired by the rumor of a legendary trip in 1968 and the proof that came with it when the lost cans of film that documented the trip were recently discovered. Conquerors of the useless so, multi multi000 180 south. Parents need to know that 180 degrees south is an ecoadventure documentary that works fine for tweens but will probably be a bigger hit with highminded high schoolers harboring a serious case of wanderlust. The book includes stories of events and experiences that inspired chris malloy, yvon chouinard, and doug tompkins to choose paths committed to saving.
Patagonia torquay summer board swap 2011 music by ghost mutt 180 degrees south movie premiere music by justin carter and johnny rollins. Jeffs trip takes place ten years after he watched yvon. Patagonia torquay summer board swap180 south premiere 2011. May 20, 2010 180 degrees south, a documentary inspired by the life and times of rock climbersurfer yvon chouinard, follows a beautiful, yet unfocused globetrotting trek to patagonia, where extreme sports. The film is a road trip movie, a historic document, and an environmental call to arms, but mostly a meditation on what matters most in life staying. Its artfully edited and has a pleasant soundtrack, making it one of the finest and most progressive documentaries on wilderness ethics yet. The film 180 southrecreates the spirit of that journey with incredible images. The education of a reluctant businessman, 2005, and movie star 180 south, 2010. Feb 01, 2010 rather than the movie about the book, this is the book about the movie. This is the ultimate story of adventure, mishap, and enjoying every minute of the journey. Conquerors of the useless so, multi multi000 overview. Conquerors of the useless by yvon chouinard jeff johnson and chris malloy patagonia published paperback bookalso available as an ebook. On a purely aesthetic level, the wildness and richness of patagonia is enough to make any traveler put it on the list, and 180 degrees south is food for the eyes in that sense.
Nov 11, 2014 then he started chouinard equipment, and then patagonia, and found himself becoming a ceo, author let my people go surfing. An interview with jeff johnson, surfer and star of 180 south. Yvon chouinard is probably most qualified to be called the patron saint of dirtbags, having been one of the originals himself in yosemite during the 1960s, at one point eating cat food to get through a season on very little money. It is directed by chris malloy, a former professional surfer, and it follows a particularly epic adventure of.
The book is an indepth look at the motivations and sensibilities of the people on both sides of the camera of the 180. Watch 180 south 2010 full movie free streaming online tubi. This movie will take you off of your couch and deep into patagonia. In 1968, yvon chouinard, doug tompkins and lito tejadaflores were part of a group that drove from ventura, california, to patagonia to climb a new route on.
Licensed to youtube by pias, the orchard music on behalf of fat possum. I didnt know yvon when i saw the forgotten film mountain of storms the film that inspired us to make 180 south. Along the way he gets shipwrecked off easter island, surfs the longest wave of his life and prepares himself for a. If youre anything like me it will leave you searching for the soundtrack to keep you inspired as. Jan 22, 2011 in 1968, yvon chouinard and doug tompkins decide to pack up and travel to patagonia to climb a mountain.
Jeff meets surfing teacher makohe and she joins him. Chris malloys film strikes so deeply into the heart of patagonia s wilderness we come to feel at home there. Along the way he gets shipwrecked off easter island, surfs the longest wave of his life and prepares himself for a rare ascent of cerro corcovado. It is directed by chris malloy, a former professional surfer, and it follows a particularly epic. At the forefront, this film is about a placepatagoniaand includes some amazing and aweinspiring footage of the region. Some people have portrayed this movie as antitechnology or antiprogress, which is silly. Feb 08, 2017 new trailer retraces the footsteps of patagonia founder yvon chouinard and north face founder doug tompkins 1968 road trip to patagonia.
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