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The REEL CLUB: 180 Degrees South Conquerors of the Useless-Central

๐ŸŒŸ Adventure begins at your library! ๐ŸŒŸ

Join us for an exhilarating journey with "180 Degrees South: Conquerors of the Useless" ๐ŸŽฅ as part of our REEL CLUB program. ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Date: July 15th
โฐ Time: 6:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Location: Whittier Central Library, 7344 Washington Blvd

Get ready for a breathtaking adventure as Jeff Johnson retraces the legendary 1968 trip of Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia. But this time, it's by sea! ๐ŸŒŠ Watch as Johnson sails from Mexico down the wild west coast of Chile, blending original footage from the '68 journey with his own thrilling experiences of surfing, sailing, and climbing. ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ„โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿง—โ€โ™‚๏ธ

From unexpected delays on Easter Island to forging new friendships and meeting his heroes, Chouinard and Tompkins, this film is packed with awe-inspiring moments. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ฌ Witness Johnson's daring attempt to conquer Cerro Corcovado, a climb that ends just 200 feet from the summit in a heart-stopping finale. ๐Ÿ”๏ธโ—

Don't miss out on this epic film night, part of our Summer Reading Club program! ๐Ÿ“–โœจ

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Central Library 7344 Washington Ave. 

Sponsored by the Whittier Public Library Foundation.

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