Documentary: Fran

Documentary title Fran
What’s it about Fran Brown achieves solace from a life-changing accident as soon as she begins to climb. This short, artfully shot film follows her daily life.
Type Short film
Length 4mins, free
Featuring Fran Brown
Directed by Jen Crook
Date released 2015

The haunting musical back drop alludes to the compassion people may feel when they hear of Fran’s accident but the practical, matter-of-fact attitude of the world-leading paraclimber is soon revealed.

Yes, Fran Brown fell off a ladder at work with injuries so severe she now has limited use of her hands and legs but this just meant the climber had to adapt.

Shot in one day in London, Crook captures a seemingly solitary soul who, when climbing, loses herself entirely to the process with every handhold taking her further away from her wheelchair-bound life on the ground.

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Author: Jo Gunston

Freelance sportswriter Jo Gunston works for the likes of Olympics.com and also publishes additional content at sportsliberated.com. A favourite personal sporting moment for the former elite gymnast was performing as a 'dancer' in the London 2012 opening ceremony.

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