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The Search for Freedom
The Search for Freedom

The Search for Freedom

Pure Energy. Infinite Possibilities.

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Documentary

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THE SEARCH FOR FREEDOM is the story of a cultural revolution fueled by the human desire to live in the moment and do what makes you feel the most alive. We discover how an electrifying new world came about through pure energy and imagination and the infinite possibilities of self-expression available to anyone willing to drop in. This documentary, written and directed by Jon Long (IMAX® Extreme), is a visceral, visual experience told through the eyes some of the brightest pioneers, legends, visionaries and champions of surfing, snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, mountain biking and more.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

92 mins

Rating

7.222/10

Release Date

06 August 2015

Country

Canada

Cast

Annie Boulanger

Annie Boulanger

Bruce Brown

Bruce Brown

Self (archive footage)

Yvon Chouinard

Yvon Chouinard

Gary Fisher

Gary Fisher

Tony Hawk

Tony Hawk

Nyjah Huston

Nyjah Huston

Jeremy Jones

Jeremy Jones

Ron Kauk

Ron Kauk

Logan Laplante

Logan Laplante

Kai Lenny

Kai Lenny

Robbie Maddison

Robbie Maddison

Warren Miller

Warren Miller

Self (archive footage)

Kelia Moniz

Kelia Moniz

Robby Naish

Robby Naish

Self

Meg Roh

Meg Roh

Tom Schaar

Tom Schaar

Glenn Singleman

Glenn Singleman

Kelly Slater

Kelly Slater

Self

Danny Way

Danny Way

Self

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