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  • First Descent
  • Opened December 2, 2005 | Runtime:1 hr 50 min
  • PG-13
    brief strong language and a momentary drug reference
  • The documentary First Descent chronicles the rebellious, inspiring and sometimes controversial rise of snowboarding—as seen through the eyes of the snowboarders setting the standards and breaking the boundaries of this worldwide phenomenon. Read More
  • Cast: Shaun White, Hannah Teter, Shawn Farmer
  • Directors: Kemp Curly, Kevin Harrison
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Documentary

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First Descent Critic Reviews

So-so Avg. Critic Score 51 out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

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  • 83
    Entertainment Weekly |

    First Descent is not as eloquent, and thus not as electrifying, as Stacy...

  • 75
    San Francisco Chronicle | Peter Hartlaub

    Succeeds as both education and amusement.

  • 70
    Los Angeles Times | Kevin Thomas

    As a result, what should have been a thrilling 90-minute sport adventure runs...

  • 63
    USA Today | Mike Clark

    Because snowboarding is younger than skateboarding and surfing, Descent lacks...

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