Just finished watching The Crash Reel on Sky Atlantic, a documentary film following USA pro snowboarder Kevin Pearce as he recovered from traumatic brain injury after a horrific half pipe accident. What a truly brilliant piece of film making.
Even if you have no interest in snow boarding the film will grip you. It's a portrait of the risks and the price paid by some of those participating in extreme sports.
A thoroughly recommended watch.
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Started by Coastiejim in Ski Chatter 10-Nov-2013 - 20 Replies
Coastiejim posted Nov-2013
Gareth Fair
reply to 'The Crash Reel' posted Nov-2013
Brilliant documentary
When in doubt?....Flat out.
Salski
reply to 'The Crash Reel' posted Nov-2013
Watched it last night and watching it again now with my son. As you say it's a brilliant documentary.
The plan is.... there's no plan!
Tony_H
reply to 'The Crash Reel' posted Nov-2013
Couldnt agree more, incredible piece of work. The guy is incredibly driven. Its also made me think for the first time about buying a helmet. Great soundtrack too.
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Andyhull
reply to 'The Crash Reel' posted Nov-2013
Tony_H wrote:Its also made me think for the first time about buying a helmet.
Tony_H
reply to 'The Crash Reel' posted Nov-2013
Well, you know I have always banged on about freedom of choice and all that, and I have always been well aware of the potential dangers, but never really felt like I needed to. However watching this film made me feel like I would be being disrespectful to Kevin, and ultimately other people who have suffered similar trauma.
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Admin
reply to 'The Crash Reel' posted Nov-2013
Off-topic and personal wibble removed. Take it outside boys; what happens in Facebook, stays in Facebook. TVM
The Admin Man
Admin
reply to 'The Crash Reel' posted Nov-2013
...and back on-topic... anyone know if there's a repeat, or a showing on a terrestrial channel, scheduled?
The Admin Man
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