๐ Adventure begins at your library! ๐
Join us for an exhilarating journey with "180 Degrees South: Conquerors of the Useless" ๐ฅ as part of our REEL CLUB program. ๐๐
๐๏ธ Date: July 15th
โฐ Time: 6:00 PM
๐ 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! ๐ 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. ๐๐โโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏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. ๐๐ฌ Witness Johnson's daring attempt to conquer Cerro Corcovado, a climb that ends just 200 feet from the summit in a heart-stopping finale. ๐๏ธโ
Don't miss out on this epic film night, part of our Summer Reading Club program! ๐โจ
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