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First Descent

First Descent

★ 7.2/10•2005•1h 50m•PG-13•Documentary

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.

Kevin Harrison · Director

Kemp Curly · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 50m
LanguageEN
Release DateDec 2, 2005
Revenue$739,690

Actors

Shaun White

Shaun White

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Hannah Teter

Hannah Teter

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Shawn Farmer

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Terje Haakonsen

Terje Haakonsen

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Travis Rice

Travis Rice

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Nick Perata

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