72SSIFF - 20/28 September 2024
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Chasing Niagara

Rush Sturges
Mexico - Canada - USA      80 m.
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When pro kayaker Rafa Ortiz makes the decision to paddle over Niagara Falls, he sets in motion an incredible series of events that eventually takes on a life of its own. To prepare for this mission, Rafa enlists the help of world-renowned paddler Rush Sturges and a tight team of their friends. Together they go on a remarkable three-year journey from the rainforest rivers of Mexico to the towering waterfalls of the U.S. Northwest. Their journey concludes in Canada where the team plays a cat-and-mouse game with local police before Rafa’s mission comes to a heart-stopping climax at the iconic Falls.

Director
Rush Sturges
Screenplay
Mark Anders
Production
River Roots (USA)
Rush Sturges
Photography
Matt Baker
Edition
Troy Beauchamp and Rush Sturges
Music
Greg Ellis
Cast
Rafa Ortiz, Rush Sturges, Evan Garcia, Gerd Serrasolses, Aniol Serrasolses
Format
DCP FOLLOWING DCI
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Red Bull Media House
Oberst-Lepperdinger-Straße, 11-15
5071
Wals near Salzburg
Austria
Running Time
80 m.
Country
Mexico - Canada - USA
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