Were you familiar with “The Alpinist” (2021), which centers on the daring, and sadly deceased, solo climber Marc-André Leclerc? Within this gripping documentary, Alex Honnold—already a celebrated climber who seemed immune to fear—offers an explanation of how captivating and hazardous such extreme climbing can be. The film, created three years prior, provides insight into Honnold’s own lack of fear as we observe him a…

The remarkable accomplishment achieved by Alex Honnold is presented exceptionally well in this film. From beginning to end, it kept me completely engaged, consistently eliciting feelings of astonishment and anticipation. It was a worthy recipient of the Academy Award for Best Documentary.