First Descent: The Story Of The Snowboarding Revolution

2005, Movie, PG-13, 110 mins

First Descent: The Story Of The Snowboarding... : Review

FIRST DESCENT: THE STORY OF THE SNOWBOARDING REVOLUTION

The self-congratulatory aura that surrounds this valentine to snowboarding and its evolution — "revolution" is really stretching it — from backcountry pastime to full-fledged Olympic sport and licensing industry reeks of desperation: It might be more persuasive if the boarders and enthusiasts didn't seem to be trying so hard to convince themselves that their beloved sport is of earth-shaking significance. The film is structured around a three-week Alaskan backcountr... read more leave a comment