# The Crash Reel (2013)

> A gripping snowboarding documentary transforms an Olympic rivalry and catastrophic crash into a searching portrait of resilience, risk, and the cost of returning to the sport you love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/97355

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Lucy Walker
- Cast: Kevin Pearce, Shaun White, Scotty Lago, Jake Burton, Mason Aguirre, Jack Mitrani, Danny Davis
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2499076/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: harrowing, intimate, propulsive, sports documentary night, inspirational viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping look at friendship, rivalry, and the high stakes of extreme sports.

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