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First Descent is a 2005 documentary film about snowboarding and its beginning in the 1980s. The snowboarders featured in this movie (Shawn Farmer, Nick Perata, Terje Haakonsen, Hannah Teter and Shaun White with guest appearances from Travis Rice) represent three generations of snowboarders and the progress this young sport has made over the past two decades. Most of the movie was shot in Alaska.

Key Information

Director Kevin Harrison
Rating 7.3/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Shaun White

Shaun White

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Hannah Teter

Hannah Teter

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Shawn Farmer

Himself

Terje Haakonsen

Terje Haakonsen

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Travis Rice

Travis Rice

Himself

Nick Perata

Himself

Frequently Asked Questions

First Descent was released on December 2, 2005.

The runtime of First Descent is 1h 50m.

First Descent is a Documentary movie.

First Descent has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

First Descent is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

First Descent was directed by Kevin Harrison.

The main cast of First Descent includes Shaun White, Hannah Teter, Shawn Farmer.

First Descent is originally in English.