Free Solo

“Free Solo,” directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, is a gripping documentary that follows rock climber Alex Honnold as he attempts to achieve his lifelong dream of climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock — the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park — without a rope. The film provides an intimate and unflinching look at Honnold’s preparation, the physical and mental challenges he faces, and the impact of his quest on his personal relationships.