'The Dark Wizard' w/ Director, Peter Mortimer

Our guest is Peter Mortimer, the co-creator & co-director of, The Dark Wizard, about the legendary climber, basejumper, & highliner, Dean Potter (you can watch it on HBO). We discuss the making of the film; the dynamic between Alex Honnold and Dean; the extensive use of Dean’s private journals; & more.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic.RELATED LINKS: Momentous: livemomentous.com code: BlisterOneSkin: oneskin.co/BLISTERGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Enter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (1:44)How Do You Describe ‘The Dark Wizard’? (2:54)The Mainstream Reception (3:56)When Did You First Start Thinking of this Project? (6:29)Peter’s Relationship with Dean (15:59)The Eiger Trip (18:25)Shooting w/ Dean vs Other Athletes (22:20)Comparisons: Dean vs Marc-Andre Leclerc (25:28)The Decision to Use Dean’s Journals (32:46)Comparisons: Dean vs Alex Honnold (40:28)Conclusions: Was Dean an Asshole? (48:58)Climbing w/ Dean: Peter’s Stories (55:44)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30CRAFTED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.