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Chasing the Jet Stream
Chasing the Jet Stream

Chasing the Jet Stream

A Record Breaking Exploration of High-Altitude Wind Power

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Documentary

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Marc Hauser is a visionary. Or is he mad? A record-holding skydiver, Hauser has a grand ambition: to become the first man to jump into a hurricane force jet stream at over 8,000 meters. A big risk, but with potentially huge rewards. Hauser wants to show the power of the jet stream as an energy source, which he believes could solve the global energy crisis. As Hauser's preparations take shape, the scale of his challenge becomes clear.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

74 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

11 February 2019

Country

Switzerland

Cast

Marc Hauser

Marc Hauser

Himself

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