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‘Old Man Lightning,’ story of legendary climber’s comeback, comes to Carbondale’s 5Point Film Festival
The decade-long film follows John “Verm” Sherman’s comeback attempt and shifts into a story about recovery, injury and smaller victories.
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‘Old Man Lightning,’ story of legendary climber’s comeback, comes to Carbondale’s 5Point Film Festival
Director, photographer and storyteller Dawn Kish didn’t set out to make a decade-long film when she began documenting rock climber John “Verm” Sherman’s story in 2016. What began as a comeback story became a testament to letting go and the importance of personal victories, both big and small. Now, the witty and inspiring film “Old Man Lightning” will screen at the 2026 5Point Adventure Film Festival in Carbondale on Tuesday and Thursday. When …
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