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First descent, the story of the snowboarding revolution, Universal Pictures and MD Films ; in association with Embassy Row, LivePlanet, Davie-Brown Entertainment present a Transition Productions film ; written by Kevin Harrison ; co-producers, John Kaplan, Marc Joubert ; produced and directed by Kemp Curley and Kevin Harrison

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MPAA rating: Rated PG13, strong language and a momentary drug reference

First descent

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Universal Pictures and MD Films ; in association with Embassy Row, LivePlanet, Davie-Brown Entertainment present a Transition Productions film ; written by Kevin Harrison ; co-producers, John Kaplan, Marc Joubert ; produced and directed by Kemp Curley and Kevin Harrison

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the story of the snowboarding revolution

During one winter, five of the best professional snowboarders from throughout the sport's history made an expedition to the backcountry of Alaska. Their goal: to conquer some of the most challenging and rarely ridden mountains on the planet. Also explores the rapid evolution of snowboarding from an underground American movement to a full-fledged global phenomenon and Olympic sport

Barely ridden/Main titles -- Four generations -- Risking their lives -- Strange breed -- Like a drug -- Early days -- "They might have guns" -- Overcoming fear -- Mainstream -- Films & videos -- Next level -- Global phenomenon -- Pushing the limits -- Snow & surf -- Olympic sport -- Changed perspective -- Super gnarly -- Finding the line -- Hell of a ride -- End titles

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Story of the snowboarding revolution