A 10-year quest culminates in the 2010 America's Cup, where Oracle Team USA competes against Switzerland's Team Alinghi for the prestigious trophy.
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A 10-year quest culminates in the 2010 America's Cup, where Oracle Team USA competes against Switzerland's Team Alinghi for the prestigious trophy.
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Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corporation, leads Oracle Team USA in a fierce competition against Team Alinghi, helmed by Ernesto Bertarelli, during the 2010 America's Cup. The film details the high-stakes regatta, featuring the cutting-edge yacht USA-17, skippered by Russell Coutts. It captures the intense rivalry and strategic maneuvers that define the championship, which is the oldest trophy in international sport. Narrated by Jeremy Irons, the documentary aired on PBS in 2013 and runs for 54 minutes.
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- See Larry Ellison's role in the America's Cup
- Meet Russell Coutts, Oracle's winning skipper
- Find out about the rivalry with Team Alinghi
Did You Know
- The film aired nationally on PBS in 2013.
- The soundtrack won the 2011 IFMCA Best Documentary Score award.
- Larry Ellison is the chairman and founder of Oracle Corporation.
- The film was produced by David Ellison, son of Larry Ellison.
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