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Chasing Niagara
Chasing Niagara

Chasing Niagara

Genres

Documentary

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

77 mins

Rating

7.1/10

Release Date

05 July 2016

Country

Cast

Rafael Ortiz

Rafael Ortiz

Self

Evan Garcia

Evan Garcia

Self

Aniol Serrasolses

Aniol Serrasolses

Self

Gerd Serrasolses

Gerd Serrasolses

Self

Rush Sturges

Rush Sturges

Self

Tyler Bradt

Tyler Bradt

Self

Kyle Hull

Kyle Hull

Featuring

Erik Johnson

Erik Johnson

Featuring

Mark LeBlanc

Mark LeBlanc

Self

Blake Mahoney

Blake Mahoney

Self

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