Eighteen years after a severe head injury left him with hemiplegia, Paul Pritchard attempts to complete his climb of the Totem Pole in Tasmania.
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Eighteen years after a severe head injury left him with hemiplegia, Paul Pritchard attempts to complete his climb of the Totem Pole in Tasmania.
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Paul Pritchard returns to the Totem Pole in Tasmania, 18 years after a climbing accident left him with hemiplegia. Once a notable climber in the 1980s and 1990s, Pritchard suffered a severe head injury in 1998 when a rock dislodged during an abseil. Despite his physical challenges, he attempts to finish the climb that nearly ended his life. The film documents his determination and the obstacles he faces.
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Why Watch
- See Paul Pritchard's return to the Totem Pole climb.
- Find out how he adapts to life after a severe injury.
- Meet a climber who defies physical limitations.
Did You Know
- Paul Pritchard suffered a severe head injury in 1998 while climbing.
- He was left with hemiplegia, affecting the right side of his body.
- The Totem Pole climb was attempted by Paul 18 years after his accident.
- Paul was a leading climber in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Who is Paul Pritchard?
Paul Pritchard is a British climber known for his bold first ascents in the 1980s and 1990s, and he currently resides in Tasmania.
What injury did Paul Pritchard sustain while climbing?
In 1998, Paul Pritchard sustained a severe head injury when a rock dislodged by his rope hit him, resulting in hemiplegia.
What significant event does Paul Pritchard return to 18 years later?
Eighteen years later, Paul Pritchard returns to the Totem Pole in Tasmania to see if he has recovered enough to complete the climb.
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