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First Descent

2005, Documentary, 1h 50m

64 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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This snowboarding doc scores with its dazzling array of snowboarding stunts and beautiful scenery, but loses points with shameless product placement and an overlong runtime. Read critic reviews

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Directors Kevin Harrison and Kemp Curley chronicle the rebellious and inspiring rise of snowboarding in the docu-drama "First Descent." photo 8

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Movie Info

Snowboarders discuss the sport's history and challenges as they prepare to tackle the mountains of Alaska.

Rating:

PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|Momentary Drug Reference)
Genre:

Documentary
Original Language:

English
Director:

Kemp Curly, Kevin Harrison
Producer:

Kemp Curly, Kevin Harrison
Writer:

Kevin Harrison
Release Date (Theaters):

Dec 2, 2005 original
Release Date (Streaming):

Feb 21, 2006
Box Office (Gross USA):

$750.8K
Runtime:

1h 50m
Distributor:

Universal Pictures
Sound Mix:

Surround, SDDS, DTS
Aspect Ratio:

Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Shawn Farmer

Shawn Farmer

Terje Håkonsen

Terje Håkonsen

Nick Perata

Nick Perata

Travis Rice

Hannah Teter

Hannah Teter

Shaun White

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