The Crash Reel
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The Crash Reel

Fifteen years of verite footage show the epic rivalry between half-pipe legends Shaun White and Kevin Pearce, childhood friends who become number one ...and two in the world leading up to the Vancouver Winter Olympics, pushing one another to ever more dangerous tricks, until Kevin crashes on a Park City half-pipe, barely surviving. As Kevin recovers from his injury, Shaun wins Gold. Now all Kevin wants to do is get on his snowboard again, even though medics and family fear this could kill him. We also celebrate Sarah Burke who crashed in Park City and died January 19, 2012. Show More

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The Crash Reel is a gripping and emotional documentary that takes viewers on an incredible journey through the world of professional snowboarding. Through fifteen years of candid footage, the film chronicles the intense rivalry between half-pipe icons Shaun White and Kevin Pearce, childhood friends who rise to become the top two athletes in the sport. With their sights set on the Vancouver Winter Olympics, the duo pushes each other to new and dangerous heights, constantly striving for victory.

However, tragedy strikes when Pearce suffers a devastating crash on a Park City half-pipe, leaving him with a severe traumatic brain injury. As he works tirelessly to recover, Pearce's family and medical professionals are filled with trepidation about his desire to return to snowboarding, fearing it could be fatal.

The documentary also pays tribute to the late Sarah Burke, another talented athlete who tragically lost her life in a similar accident at Park City. With its mix of exhilarating action shots, intimate interviews, and heart-wrenching moments, The Crash Reel shines a light on the incredible resilience and determination of these athletes in the face of adversity.

As viewers engage with the film, they will find themselves holding their breath during each daring snowboarding scene while also gaining a profound appreciation for the risks that these athletes take and the sacrifices they make in pursuit of their dreams. The Crash Reel is an inspiring and thought-provoking documentary that will leave audiences both in awe and deeply moved.