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202362 minPGdocumentary

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Drop Zone Everest

202362 minPGdocumentary

A team of former United States Special Operators undergoes rigorous training for a high-altitude skydiving mission on Mount Everest.

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Miguel Pereira,

Drop Zone Everest

2023• 62 minPG

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A team of former United States Special Operators undergoes rigorous training for a high-altitude skydiving mission on Mount Everest.

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Miguel Pereiradirector

Mike Tamzildirector

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On Mount Everest, a team of former United States Special Operators prepares for a skydiving mission. Directed by Miguel Pereira, the 62-minute film follows their intense training and the dangers of high-altitude jumps. The mission pays tribute to comrades lost during a 2011 operation in Afghanistan. Filmed in Nepal and the United States, the documentary captures the team's thoughts on military service and personal loss while tackling the challenges of extreme sports.

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