First Descent poster
FilmDocumentary

First Descent (2005)

PG-13 · 2005-12-02 · 1h 50m · EN
68%
User score
5 votes
▶ Play trailerIMDb ↗
Sign in to build your library →

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.

Read the First Descent feature →
Kevin HarrisonDirectorKemp CurlyDirector
Box office
$739.7K

Where to watch First Descent

All countries & options →
Rent
Apple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTube
Buy
Apple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTube
Where to watch First Descent in your country →

Showing IN. Availability data by JustWatch.

Media

Top billed cast

Full cast & crew →
Shaun WhiteShaun WhiteHimselfHannah TeterHannah TeterHerselfShawn FarmerShawn FarmerHimselfTerje HaakonsenTerje HaakonsenHimselfTravis RiceTravis RiceHimselfNick PerataNick PerataHimself

Keywords

Sports

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinitySportsDirector preference567502 · 120445Actor preference124323 · 571456 · 290427Country preferenceUsDecade preference2000

More like this

More Documentary →
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant★ 7.8Viewing moment
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant
2023
Ultimate Iron Man: The Making of Iron Man 2★ 6.5Viewing moment
Ultimate Iron Man: The Making of Iron Man 2
2010
Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'★ 6.8Viewing moment
Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'
2001
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts★ 7.3Viewing moment
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
2022
X-Rated: The Greatest Adult Movies of All Time★ 6.2Viewing moment
X-Rated: The Greatest Adult Movies of All Time
2015
Fresh Meat: Jeffrey Dahmer★ 7.4Viewing moment
Fresh Meat: Jeffrey Dahmer
2021
Pornocracy: The New Sex Multinationals★ 6.7Viewing moment
Pornocracy: The New Sex Multinationals
2017
Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 1: The Magic Begins★ 5.5Viewing moment
Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 1: The Magic Begins
2009
j-hope IN THE BOX★ 2Viewing moment
j-hope IN THE BOX
2023
After Porn Ends 2★ 5.3Viewing moment
After Porn Ends 2
2017
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman★ 7.4Viewing moment
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
2006
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes★ 6.7Viewing moment
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
2001

Frequently asked questions about First Descent

What is First Descent about?

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.

How long is First Descent?

First Descent has a runtime of 110 minutes.

Where can I watch First Descent?

Open the Vlovu watch guide for current streaming, rental, and purchase options.