First Descent
2005·Movie·
·1h 50min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
First Descent is a 2005 documentary film about snowboarding and its beginning in the 1980s. The snowboarders featured in this movie (Shawn Farmer, Nick Perata, Terje Haakonsen, Hannah Teter and Shaun White with guest appearances from Travis Rice) represent three generations of snowboarders and the progress this young sport has made over the past two decades. Most of the movie was shot in Alaska.
DNA
- Genres
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersComing Of AgeThe Human ConditionFreedom Vs. ControlTechnology Vs. Humanity
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersHistorical OverviewPersonal JourneysPioneering A SportExtreme Sports Challenges
- Narrative
- Time
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Kevin Harrison, Kemp Curly
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