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Abstract
127 Hours (2010) is the story of Aron Ralston directed by Danny Boyle. An outdoor adventurer, Ralston catapulted to the national stage when he was found in Canyonlands National Park after having amputated his own arm over the course of an 127 hour ordeal. Ralston was hiking alone in 2003 when he fell, pinning his arm under a large boulder. After four days and many failed attempts at escape, Ralston made the difficult decision to amputate his own arm to save his life. Ralston’s story became controversial amongst outdoor enthusiasts; a lone hiker, who did not alert others to the location of his weekend trek and ill prepared for most any emergency including the one that befell him.
Recommended Citation
Susan Wilson
(2011)
"Movie Review of 127 Hours,"
Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education: Vol. 21:
Iss.
1, Article 7.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/taproot/vol21/iss1/7