The first half hour of lucy walkers hbo documentary the crash reel is pure adrenaline rush, like an x games montage put together by an editor who had prepared for his work by enjoying a bowl of capn crunch soaked in jolt cola. In 2009, american snowboarding champion kevin pearce was enjoying the most successful competitive season of his career, winning several events and challenging the dominance of his. The crash reel captures the horrific crash and shows his buddies, a group of funloving professional snowboard stars called the frends crew who like to say, theres no i in friendship, rushing to the scene of the accident, finding him unconscious and bleeding profusely. Fifteen years of verite footage show the epic rivalry between halfpipe. The crash reel by turns pulsequickening and contemplative, the crash reel is a thoroughly winning docu portrait of former pro snowboarder kevin pearce, whose 2009 accident while training for.
May 12, 2017 sia will host the crash reel screening at 2014 snow show snowsports industries america sia is proud to announce a special screening of the critically acclaimed documentary the crash reelfollowing day one of the 2014 snow show jan. Hospitalization, rehab, neuropsychological and vision. The crash reel tracks the exhilarating and inspiring journey of u. It shows about 60 crashes caught on camera during the 2014 season. Check out our story on pearce and the crash reel, a documentary about him. Ski resorts struggle to balance popularity and risks of. This is crash reel by doug hornstein on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. A crash reel a greatest hits of a boarders most dramatic falls is meant to entertain. The crash reel tells the story of the fall and rise of kevin pearce, from his. A far cry from the usual ampedup extremesports film, lucy walkers the crash reel follows snowboarder kevin pearce from devastating wipeout. The film was an official selection of the 20 sundance film festival and. It takes place in the realm of snowboarding but is not about the sport, or the lifestyle of the athletes as seen through the talents of and life of kevin pearce. The crash reel follows the rise and fall of kevin pearces snowboarding career and exposes the irresistible, yet potentially fatal, appeal of extreme sports.
Official video trailer by friendly permission of the crash reel team coming to theaters in the u. His family stands by his side as he struggles through. The crash reel takes up the tricky topic of the perils of extreme sports. But its also an inspiring look at how we can deal with even the most hobbling bad luck. Aug 08, 2016 the crash reel examines the devastating toll these risky stunts have on athletes by following kevin pearce as he tries to bounce back from a nearfatal injury. Snowboarder kevin pearce suffers a traumatic brain injury while training for the 2010 winter olympics. The gripping and unforgettable story of elite athlete and champion snowboarder kevin pearce. The crash reel is an inspiring new film about snowboarder kevin pearce see. Were giving a special jury prize to lucy walker for the crash reel, a deeply emotional and nuanced look at snowboarder and olympic hopeful kevin pearce, his inspiring journey back from traumatic brain injury, and the healing power of family.
Everything changes for kevin when a horrific crash leaves him fighting for his life. Now as the viewing of it approaches i have given notice to its press release and realized that i was misinformed of this works real focus. Jul 14, 20 kevin pearce didnt want to be shaun white. In what i am guessing might be a record, we looked through 18 terrabytes of. Mar 19, 2020 not until 1935 did a pirates qb pass for more yards in a season than roethlisberger managed 522 in the best outing of his career. Fifteen years of verite footage show the epic rivalry between halfpipe 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 halfpipe. The celebrated king salmon of the west coast wont be as abundant as last year, but ocean fishermen can still expect to reel them in by the score. As kevin recovers from his injury, shaun wins gold.
The crash reel is a documentary film directed by lucy walker which premiered as the opening night gala film on 19 january 20 at the sundance film. Discover how you can enjoy hbos original series, hit movies, documentaries and more. The crash reel is the dramatic story of one unforgettable athlete, kevin pearce. The crash reel discussion guide influence film club.
Through 20 years of astounding action and verite footage, the documentary chronicles the epic rise of snowboarder kevin pearce which culminates in a lifechanging crash and a comeback story with a difference. With kevin pearce, shaun white, mason aguirre, daniel amen. Fifteen years of verite footage show the epic rivalry between halfpipe 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. Hbo is available through the hbo now streaming app, tv package, or an. Feb 27, 2014 the celebrated king salmon of the west coast wont be as abundant as last year, but ocean fishermen can still expect to reel them in by the score despite a third year of drought and potentially. Fifteen years of verite footage show the epic rivalry between halfpipe 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 halfpipe, barely surviving. The crash reels hybrid formatpart sports doc, part nonfiction health dramadelivers the most affecting parts of both genres. Vous pouvez film complet the crash reeldernier films dici en haute qualite. The crash reel is an affecting reminder of how suddenly circumstances can turn on us. The rivalry between halfpipe legends kevin pearce and shaun white is documented in this thrilling ride into the world of extreme snowboarding.
Discover how you can enjoy hbo s original series, hit movies, documentaries and more. The director discusses the thrills and the risks that come with the terrain. Seen in disturbing, upclose footage, pearce is quickly. The crash reel releases bittorrent bundle with exclusive. The pearces heroic efforts to educate athletes and prevent brain. Kevin pearce documentary the crash reel a sobering film on. The crash reel is about what goes into restructuring a life. Through 20 years of astounding action and verite footage, the documentary chronicles the epic rise of snowboarder kevin pearce which culminates in a lifechanging crash and a comeback story with a diff. Walker draws on homemovie footage to show, not tell, how kevin pearce, a blond, toothy kid from vermont, with a big familymom, dad, four boys in all. Theres never been a documentary like hbos the crash reel, which debuts monday at. This documentary is special in that it shows the moment of impact since they were filming kevins practice, pictures immediately postfall, and everything after e. Directed by twotime oscar nominee lucy walker, the crash reel is an exhilarating ride through the world of pearce, whose story underscores the high stakes for extreme sports stars. The crash reel shows what happens after the crash, and the years it takes to come back from such an injury if one can. Find out where the crash reel is streaming, if the crash reel is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider.
I look at dirt bikers like theyre crazy, says one snowboarder. Sur dernier films francais vous pouvez trouver les derniers films disponibles en telechargement en format. And, thanks to a successful intro in 20, sias sourcing snow exhibit, featuring top snow sports component manufacturers, will remain open the entire length of the 2014 sia snow show. Fifteen years of verite footage show the epic rivalry between half pipe. The emmywinning dramatic story of one unforgettable athlete, kevin pearce. Films that exceed expectations come and go, leaving audiences properly grateful, if not for much. Using footage from hundreds of sources over two decades, the crash reel chronicles kevins epic rise to fame on the international snowboarding circuit, which tragically culminates in a lifechanging crash that leaves kevin in a critical condition and suffering a traumatic brain injury that will forever. News from momsteam smartteams 19th annual mothers day wish. The crash reel watch the hbo original documentary hbo. Get a physical copy of the film in dvd or bluray plus a limited edition up tshirt, printed on both sides, film poster signed by kevin pearce limited to 30, and a fourtrack sampler of music from the film featuring the hives, groove armada, tycho, and bon iver. K evin pearce went into a doublecork 1080 one of the worlds greatest snowboarders. Seen in disturbing, upclose footage, pearce is quickly airlifted to university hospital in salt lake city, where doctors scramble to save his life. Not just a documentary about traumatic brain injury.
Sarah never recovers from the fall, passing away on january 19, 2012. Kevin will never have what he once did eventually, he starts snowboarding again, but competition. Were giving a special jury prize to lucy walker for the crash reel, a deeply emotional and nuanced. The crash reel examines the devastating toll these risky stunts have on athletes by following kevin pearce as he tries to bounce back from a nearfatal injury.
The new hbo documentary crash reel is a must see for all sports parents. He came out of a coma six days later, having suffered a traumatic brain injury. Dec, 20 the crash reel takes up the tricky topic of the perils of extreme sports. Scheduled for january 30february 2, 2014 the sia snow show will be held at the colorado convention center followed by the onsnow demoskiride fest at copper mountain resort feb. Not until 1935 did a pirates qb pass for more yards in a season than roethlisberger managed 522 in the best outing of his career. Utah film center is a public charity recognized as taxexempt by the irs under section 501c3. Award, one world international human rights documentary film festival 2014. With the help of loving family and friends, he slowly recovers, determined to. Theres never been a documentary like hbos the crash reel, which debuts monday at 9 pm before coming to theatres later. Parents need to know that even though the crash reel isnt completely issue free theres some unbleeped swearing in the form of fk and st, and a few athletes are shown partying hard with alcohol, the films thoughtful message is one thats well worth hearing for older kids especially those who might look up to extreme sports athletes like kevin pearce and his friends. Jun, 20 a crash reel a greatest hits of a boarders most dramatic falls is meant to entertain. Jul 04, 20 a far cry from the usual ampedup extremesports film, lucy walkers the crash reel follows snowboarder kevin pearce from devastating wipeout through debilitating brain injury and protracted.