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Matty Hong

Matty Hong

Matthew Jacob Hong (born September 4, 1991) is an American rock climber, filmmaker and photographer. In 2018, he became the fourth American to climb a route graded at 5.15b (9b). As a filmmaker, he directed the 2017 film Break on Through, which documented Margo Hayes completing the first-ever female ascent of a 9a+ (5.15a) graded sport climbing route, and is featured on the Reel Rock Film Tour.

Known for

Black Pearl
Black Pearl
2025 • Self
Flex
Flex
2022 • Self
Red Bull Dual Ascent 2022 edition
Red Bull Dual Ascent 2022 edition
2022 • Self
Break on Through
Break on Through
2018 • Self

Full filmography

Flex
Flex
2022 • Self
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Matty Hong – Biography, Known For & Filmography