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The Wind Gods
The Wind Gods: 33rd America's Cup is a documentary that covers the events of the 2010 America's Cup, focusing on the rivalry between Oracle Team USA and Team Alinghi. It profiles key figures such as Larry Ellison, the CEO of Oracle Team USA, Russell Coutts, the skipper of Oracle, and Ernesto Bertarelli, head of Team Alinghi. The film captures the competitive atmosphere of the America's Cup regatta, which consists of multiple rounds of yacht racing. Directed by Fritz Mitchell and narrated by Jeremy Irons, the film presents a detailed account of the preparations and strategies employed by both teams. It also shows the significance of the America's Cup in the sailing world, showcasing the technical aspects of the yachts, including Oracle's USA-17 and Alinghi's Alinghi 5. The film was produced by David Ellison and features a soundtrack by Pinar Toprak, which won an award for Best Documentary Score in 2011.

Why Watch

  • •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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Sailing enthusiastsSports documentary fansOracle Corporation followers