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The Crash Reel is a american film of genre Documentary released in USA on 13 december 2013

The Crash Reel (2013)

The Crash Reel
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Released in USA 13 december 2013
Length 1h48
OriginUSA
Rating81% 4.091564.091564.091564.091564.09156

The Crash Reel is a documentary film directed by Lucy Walker which premiered as the Opening Night Gala film on 19 January 2013 at the Sundance Film Festival.

Lucy first met Kevin Pearce while mentoring at a retreat intended to inspire Nike's action sports athletes to use their platform for social change at the invitation of David Mayer de Rothschild who had created the event. Lucy was immediately struck by Kevin and wanted to make a documentary film about him, and the result is The Crash Reel, which premiered at Sundance on January 18, 2013 as the Opening Night Gala film in the Documentary Premieres section (out of competition).

The film is described as a jaw-dropping story of one unforgettable athlete, Kevin Pearce; one eye-popping sport, snowboarding; and one explosive issue, traumatic brain injury. Through 20 years of sports and verite footage, The Crash Reel chronicles the epic rivalry between Kevin and Shaun White which culminates in Kevin's life-changing crash and a comeback story with a difference. The film also showcases the Pearce family, including Kevin's father glass-blower Simon Pearce and Kevin's brother David C. Pearce who describes his struggle to accept his Down Syndrome.

The film also premiered at the X Games on January 23, 2013 in Aspen as the first ever movie to play as a featured part of the event.

Synopsis

20 ans d’archives retracent la dramatique histoire d’une rivalité grandissante entre les deux légendes du Snowboard, Kevin Pearce et Shaun White. Les deux amis d’enfance sont aux sommets de leur art, convoitent et se disputent le titre de champion du monde, multipliant les risques dans le but de surpasser l’autre. Jusqu’au jour où Kevin chute, grièvement blessé et atteint de lésions cérébrales, il sombre dans le coma tandis que Shaun gravit la première place du podium. A son réveil, Kevin n’a plus qu’une idée en tête, remonter sur sa planche et embrasser de nouveau sa passion malgré les mises en garde des médecins. Le moindre choc à la tête pourrait le tuer et sa famille craint le pire. L’ex champion doit alors lutter contre l’appel irrésistible mais potentiellement mortel des sports extrêmes.

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