First Descent
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$740K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Harrison, Kemp Curly
- Original Title
- First Descent
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $740K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Harrison, Kemp Curly
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Harrison
Director
Kemp Curly
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Descent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is First Descent about?
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.
Who directed First Descent?
First Descent was directed by Kevin Harrison, Kemp Curly.
Who stars in First Descent?
The principal cast of First Descent includes Shaun White, Hannah Teter, Shawn Farmer, Terje Haakonsen, Travis Rice.
When was First Descent released and how long is it?
First Descent was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did First Descent make at the box office?
First Descent grossed $740K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for First Descent?
First Descent holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).