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199863 minPGdocumentary

Uprising

199863 minPGdocumentary

Twenty of the best skiers and snowboarders travel across six countries and fourteen mountain ranges in a 63-minute film from Teton Gravity Research.

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Twenty of the best skiers and snowboarders travel across six countries and fourteen mountain ranges in a 63-minute film from Teton Gravity Research.

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Jeremy Jones and other top athletes traverse fourteen mountain ranges across six countries in Uprising. The 1998 documentary from Teton Gravity Research features twenty elite skiers and snowboarders as they tackle first descents and venture into uncharted terrain. Using seven helicopters, the crew captures the evolution of freeskiing and snowboarding in remote locations. The film presents a vivid portrayal of the sport's progression through breathtaking visuals and daring feats.

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