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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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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 (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $750.8K
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Universal/Universal Int
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, SDDS, DTS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Shawn Farmer
Terje Håkonsen
Nick Perata
Travis Rice
Hannah Teter
Shaun White
Kemp Curly
Director
Kevin Harrison
Director
Kevin Harrison
Writer
Larry Tanz
Executive Producer
Kemp Curly
Producer
Kevin Harrison
Producer
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