Chasing Niagara
Synopsis
When pro kayaker Rafa Ortiz makes the decision to paddle over Niagara Falls, he sets in motion an incredible series of events that eventually takes on a life of its own. To prepare for this mission, Rafa enlists the help of world-renowned paddler Rush Sturges and a tight team of their friends. Together they go on a remarkable three-year journey from the rainforest rivers of Mexico to the towering waterfalls of the U.S. Northwest. Their journey concludes in Canada where the team plays a cat-and-mouse game with local police before Rafa's mission comes to a heart-stopping climax at the iconic Falls.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 5, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rush Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Anders
- Original Title
- Chasing Niagara
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rush Sturges
Mark Anders
Department Leadership Roster
Rush Sturges
Director
Mark Anders
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chasing Niagara
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What is Chasing Niagara about?
When pro kayaker Rafa Ortiz makes the decision to paddle over Niagara Falls, he sets in motion an incredible series of events that eventually takes on a life of its own. To prepare for this mission, Rafa enlists the help of world-renowned paddler Rush Sturges and a tight team of their friends. Together they go on a remarkable three-year journey from the rainforest rivers of Mexico to the towering waterfalls of the U.S. Northwest. Their journey concludes in Canada where the team plays a cat-and-mouse game with local police before Rafa's mission comes to a heart-stopping climax at the iconic Falls.
Who directed Chasing Niagara?
Chasing Niagara was directed by Rush Sturges.
Who stars in Chasing Niagara?
The principal cast of Chasing Niagara includes Rafael Ortiz, Evan Garcia, Aniol Serrasolses, Gerd Serrasolses, Rush Sturges.
When was Chasing Niagara released and how long is it?
Chasing Niagara was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chasing Niagara?
Chasing Niagara holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).