First Descent
2005, English. Directed by Kemp Curly & Kevin Harrison.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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- Released
- 2 December 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $740K
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First Descent runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
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First Descent is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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First Descent isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
What movies are like First Descent?
If you liked First Descent, try Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off, Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me, The Redeem Team.
Who directed First Descent?
First Descent (2005) was directed by Kemp Curly and Kevin Harrison and stars Shaun White, Hannah Teter, Shawn Farmer.