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202335 minGdocumentary

Sports History Racial Justice

Descendance

202335 minGdocumentary

Dennis Ranalter, known as D-RAN, explores his identity as a freeride skier in a predominantly white sport, connecting his Austrian roots to Ghana.

Sports History Racial Justice

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Michael Haunschmidt

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Dennis Ranalter, known as D-RAN, explores his identity as a freeride skier in a predominantly white sport, connecting his Austrian roots to Ghana.

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Michael Haunschmidtdirector

Phil Youngwriter

Mathias Kögelwriter

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Michael Haunschmidtwriter

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Dennis Ranalter, known as D-RAN, is a prominent freeride skier from Austria. He faces challenges related to his identity in a sport that is largely white. Descendance follows Dennis as he reflects on his experiences with race and his connection to skiing. The film takes him from his home valley in Austria to Accra, Ghana. It emphasizes his relationships with family and friends who share his passion for skiing. The documentary runs for 35 minutes and was released in 2023.

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