Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Conquerors of the Useless follows Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Choulnard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia. Along the way he gets shipwrecked off Easter Island, surfs the longest wave of his life - and prepares himself for a rare ascent of Cerro Corcovado. Jeff's life turns when he meets up in a rainy hut with Choulnard and Tompkins who, once driven purely by a love of climbing and surfing, now value above all the experience of raw nature - and have come to Patagonia to spend their fortunes to protect it.
Directed by Chris Malloy
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Conquerors of the Useless follows Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Choulnard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia. Along the way he gets shipwrecked off Easter Island, surfs the longest wave of his life - and prepares himself for a rare ascent of Cerro Corcovado. Jeff's life turns when he meets up in a rainy hut with Choulnard and Tompkins who, once driven purely by a love of climbing and surfing, now value above all the experience of raw nature - and have come to Patagonia to spend their fortunes to protect it.
Directed by Chris Malloy
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Magnolia Selects is a curated collection of films and television series that spans across all genres, brought to you by Magnolia Pictures. Whether you are a sophisticated moviegoer looking for exceptional independent film with standout performances, top award-winning documentaries, hilarious comedies, or you are looking to immerse yourself in the greatest collection of adrenaline-pumping action, Magnolia Selects represents some of the very best in storytelling from the most renowned visual artists in the world today.
