The Crash Reel
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The Crash Reel is a documentary film directed by Lucy Walker which premiered as the Opening Night Gala film on 19 January 2013 at the Sundance Film Festival.
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The Crash Reel | |
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Directed by | Lucy Walker |
Written by | Pedro Kos Lucy Walker |
Produced by | Julian Cautherley Lucy Walker |
Starring | Kevin Pearce |
Cinematography | Nick Higgins |
Edited by | Pedro Kos |
Music by | Moby |
Production companies | Impact Partners Tree Tree Tree |
Distributed by | HBO Documentary Films Phase 4 Films |
Release dates | January 18, 2013 (Sundance Film Festival) July 15, 2013 |
Running time | 108 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Through 20 years of sports and verite footage, The Crash Reel chronicles the rivalry between Kevin Pearce and Shaun White which culminates in Kevin's life-changing crash and later comeback. The film also showcases the Pearce family, including Kevin's father glass-blower Simon Pearce and Kevin's brother David C. Pearce who describes his struggle to accept his Down syndrome.
The film also premiered at the X Games on January 23, 2013 in Aspen as the first ever movie to play as a featured part of the event.[citation needed] The movie received critical acclaim from critics and audiences.