The Crash Reel

A Fiscally Sponsored Project

Director:

Lucy Walker

Producers:

Lucy Walker, Julian Cautherley

2013

108 minutes

The dramatic story of one unforgettable athlete, Kevin Pearce; one eye-popping sport, snowboarding; and one explosive issue, Traumatic Brain Injury. Through 20 years of astounding action and verité footage, The Crash Reel chronicles the epic rise of snowboarder Kevin Pearce, which culminates in a life-changing crash and a comeback story with a difference. Directed by Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker.

Awards

2014 Outstanding Informational Programming – Long Form – Emmy
2014 Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Filmmaking for Television – 2014 Cinema Eye Honors Award
2013 Festival Favorites Audience Award -SXSW Film Festival
2013 Jury Award – Seattle International Film Festival
2013 Audience Award -Dallas International Film Festival
2013 Best Documentary Feature- Port Townsend Film Festival

Honors

2013- Best Documentary- Gotham Independent Film Awards
2014 Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary- DGA Awards

Official Selections

2013 Sundance Film Festival
2013 Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin