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First Descent
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First Descent

2005-12-02 · 110 min · ★ 7.2

Documentary

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.

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Directors
Kevin Harrison, Kemp Curly
Production companies
Unavailable
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 739,690

Top Cast

Shaun WhiteShaun WhiteHimself
Hannah TeterHannah TeterHerself
Shawn FarmerHimself
Terje HaakonsenTerje HaakonsenHimself
Travis RiceTravis RiceHimself
Nick PerataHimself

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