The Crash Reel

Name: The Crash Reel
Director: Lucy Walker
Released: 2013

Lucy Walker 2013

The dramatic story of one unforgettable athlete, Kevin Pearce; one eye-popping sport, snowboarding; and one explosive issue, Traumatic Brain Injury. A comeback story with a difference.
This visually arresting film seamlessly combines twenty years of stunning action footage with new specially-shot verité footage and interviews as it follows U.S. champion snowboarder Kevin Pearce and exposes the irresistible but potentially fatal appeal of extreme sports.

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Running Time:

109 min.

Spoken Languages:

English

Subtitles:

English

Directors:

Lucy Walker

Producers:

Lucy Walker

Press

Hollywood Reporter

"Thrilling and compelling...REQUIRED VIEWING"

Justin Lowe
Variety

"By turns pulse-quickening and contemplative, thoroughly winning...a spectacular feat"

Rob Nelson
Screen Daily

"Enthralling, Exciting"

Mark Adams
Film Threat

"A superb documentary...uplifting, life affirming, and inspiring, three words that often seem sappy and clichéd. This time, they're entirely appropriate."
The Film Stage

"Walker once again delivers...a joyous tribute to the fragility of life that will break you down and leave you a better person."
Seattle International Film Festival

"We're 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."

Jury Statement

Festival Participation

Director's Guild of America - 2014
Nominee
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary
News & Documentaries Emmy Awards - 2014
Winner
Outstanding Informational Programming - Long Form
Seattle International Film Festival - 2013
Winner
Documentary Special Jury Award
SXSW Film Festival - 2013
Winner
Festival Favourites
Audience Award
Melbourne International Film Festival - 2013
Winner
Most Popular Documentary
Dallas International Film Festival - 2013
Winner
Audience Award

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