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“McConkey,” a 90-minute documentary to be released in 2013, is a heartfelt examination of the legacy one athlete left to the progression of his sports, and the path he paved to conquer his dreams. Shane McConkey is revered as the pioneer of freeskiing and ski base jumping, and through his talent and unique outlook on life, he inspired countless lives. In a new film from Red Bull Media House in association with Matchstick Productions, “McConkey” celebrates the life of one of the world’s ultimate innovators

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Release : 2013
Rating : 8.3
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Crew : Director,  Director, 
Cast : Shane McConkey Jeremy Jones Ingrid Backstrom Bob Burnquist J.T. Holmes
Genre : Adventure Documentary

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Jeanskynebu
2018/08/30

the audience applauded

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Nessieldwi
2018/08/30

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

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Juana
2018/08/30

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

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Geraldine
2018/08/30

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

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goinminion
2015/09/02

This documentary has to be viewed more than once.... free falling/flying in Antarctica - I must have rewound that 20 times already. I do have one question - where are the credits for all the instrumental music in the movie? Some of these instrumentals are awesome.... the one that is playing when Shane is skiing is about as good a song I can think of to listen to floating in the powder. The only song credits listed (10 total) are for songs where someone is singing, but there are at least 9 instrumental pieces in the documentary. If someone has any idea of the title for any of these songs please forward. Thanks, and thanks for such a great production!

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villmann24
2015/07/25

No idea who this guy was prior to movie. Evidently he was some sort of marginal professional skier. He plays pranks such as skiing naked. Lots. Some people think its funny I guess.He then gets into extreme sports and keeps pushing the limits for whatever reason. He has lots of buddies, grown men who dress like teenagers and have nicknames. They wear ski hats indoors for interviews.The high point is when they are protesting how its illegal to base jump at a national park (because the rangers think its too dangerous). Then a base jumper falls to her death during the protest. This was the only funny part of movie.Movie doesn't explain why a Canadian guy with an Australian? wife is running around the U.S. doing these things. Is there a powerdou---bag visa class? Who pays his hospital bills and for the helicopters? Watching this I was reminded of the documentary 'Grizzly Man'.This guy isn't funny or amusing, just malignantly immature. His wife is beautiful, why she would have a kid with him who knows. Lots of people live life on their own terms, they just don't need to be incredibly stupid about it.Somewhere out there is a guy inventing a new sport like pit-bull-testicle-slapping. Maybe they make a better documentary.

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Craig Anderson
2015/02/01

Being a lifelong skier, I knew who Shane McConkey was, but didn't follow his pursuits all that closely. After watching this fantastic documentary about his life, I am so much more enlightened about not only what he did, but just his general approach to life. His goal was never to kill himself taking unnecessary risks, but rather keep pushing to the next level after next level, well aware of the inherent dangers. The homemade videos throughout the film provide a close-up insight into what drove Shane, and I found it deeply inspiring. He loved what he did, period. Some may criticize him for being selfish, that he abandoned a wife and young child at home, but he wasn't the type of guy that was going to sit back in the rocking chair and wait for life to pass him by. I absolutely recommend to this anyone, skiers or non-skiers alike, to witness moments with someone who was tapped into the most pure essence of fully living life.

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Ziglet_mir
2013/12/08

I saw this awesome documentary at a premiere in my hometown, and I didn't know very much about the film prior to it coming out. I tell you, this is one of those films that makes you rethink your life. I did, and I kept thinking about how one man made such a crazy impact on the world. Of course, he only revolutionized skiing, but it comes down to so much more than that. Shane McConkey is a hero and a legend. I don't think I could ever do half the stuff he did, but after watching the documentary I am completely inspired to give a lot of crazy new things a shot. Watching this in a full theater was thoroughly entertaining when the funny stuff came up. Many people were on the floor laughing from McConkey's outlandish and spontaneous behavior, and even though the movie ends on a relatively sad note, you can't help but smile when you think back on the larger-than-life personality the last hour and forty minutes entertained you with. I highly recommend this venture, especially if you're looking for gorgeous views, intense winter sports, a high-profile bio, and a great story. Also, one helluva soundtrack.See ya!

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