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McConkey (2013)
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Add to a movie listMcConkey is a 2013 documentary film about extreme skier Shane McConkey. The film follows Shane from growing up as the son of skier Jim McConkey to his days as a professional freeskier. The film also focuses on Shane's 2009 death during a ski base jump and his continued influence over the sport of skiing. The film features interviews from notable athletes and friends of Shane such as JT Holmes, Tony Hawk and Travis Pastrana.
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"McConkey", un documentaire de 90 minutes qui sortira en 2013, est un examen sincère de l'héritage qu'un athlète a laissé à la progression de son sport et du chemin qu'il a tracé pour conquérir ses rêves. Shane McConkey est vénéré comme le pionnier du freeski et du ski base jump, et grâce à son talent et sa vision unique de la vie, il a inspiré d'innombrables vies.Comments
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