70,000 feet of 16mm aerial cinematography shot by Carl Boenish documents his life as a freefall cinematographer and BASE jumping pioneer.
“If there are mountains let's climb them. If there are buildings let's jump off them.”
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70,000 feet of 16mm aerial cinematography shot by Carl Boenish documents his life as a freefall cinematographer and BASE jumping pioneer.
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Carl Boenish leapt from the Troll Wall in Norway in 1984, cementing his status as a pioneer of BASE jumping. "Sunshine Superman" covers his life and career, beginning with his early skydiving days in the 1960s. The film weaves together Boenish’s own 16mm footage, archival clips, and interviews with family and friends. It includes his historic jumps from El Capitan in Yosemite and the Troll Wall, reflecting his passion for freefall.
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Why Watch
- See Carl Boenish's record-setting jumps off El Capitan and Troll Wall.
- Meet Jean Boenish and learn about their unique partnership.
- Find out how BASE jumping evolved through archival footage.
Did You Know
- Carl Boenish is known as the 'father of BASE jumping'.
- The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 4, 2014.
- Sunshine Superman includes 70,000 feet of Carl Boenish's 16mm aerial cinematography.
- The film had its North American broadcast premiere on CNN on January 17, 2016.
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Who is considered the father of BASE jumping?
Carl Boenish is considered the father of BASE jumping.
When did Sunshine Superman premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival?
Sunshine Superman premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 4, 2014.
What year was Sunshine Superman released in North America?
Sunshine Superman was released in North America on May 22, 2015.
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