The Crash Reel
“The mind has mountains”
Lucy WalkerCast
Kevin Pearce Shaun White Mason Aguirre Daniel Amen Sarah Burke Rory Bushfield
Credits
Written by: Pedro Kos
Plot
The Crash Reel tells the story of a sport and the risks that athletes face in reaching the pinnacle of their profession. This is Kevin Pearce’s story, a celebrated snowboarder who sustained a brain injury in a trick gone wrong and who now aims, against all the odds, to get back on the snow.
Sinekatalog’s take
The Crash Reel (2013) is a American documentary directed by Lucy Walker. It stars Kevin Pearce, Shaun White and Scotty Lago. It runs 108 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 8.2 / 10 (5,263 votes)
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