Friday, July 19, 2013

The Crash Reel


We watched The Crash Reel last night which follows pro snowboarder Kevin Pearce before, during, and after his traumatic brain injury. The word I keep using to describe the film is heavy. I found it difficult to watch at times and was left feeling both uplifted and heartbroken. The director, Lucy Walker, doesn't hold back from really examining high-risk sports and the injuries associated with them. I'm clearly unsettled by it all because I've spent the morning reading articles and stories on TBIs. Message received!

2 comments:

  1. can't stop thinking about this movie! so gooood!

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  2. I heard a great interview with him a few weeks back - here's the link if you're interested:
    http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2563053/feature-guest-kevin-pearce
    Just catching up on your blog - so much green goodness - your pal who's hiking the Appalachian Trail is inspiring. Best, Annie x

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