The Search for Freedom

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The Search for Freedom

2015

1h 32m

Documentary

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Pioneers of surfing, snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding and mountain biking discuss living in the moment and feeling alive.

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Bilge Ebiri

Spirituality & Health

While what emerges at times resembles a particularly well-made infomercial-Snow is clearly preaching to a choir that adores these types of activities, not to mention these types of movies-it is undeniably entertaining, and surprisingly visceral.

Mar 24, 2020

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Charles Bramesco

The Dissolve

When Long affords his viewers an opportunity to catch their breath, he exposes just how harmlessly inessential his documentary is.

Rated: 1.5/5

Jun 10, 2015

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Morgan Rojas

Cinemacy

Every other minute seems to be another epic montage that never fails to send chills down your spine and bring a smile to your face.

Nov 9, 2018

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Audience Member

Beautiful and inspiring. Nice to watch in any season.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Gets A Little DirectIonless In Small Parts. The Theme Runs Lightly Through On A Mix Of Extreme Sports, Each Finding Their Connection To Nature, Water, Air, Earth, Even Gravity..I Think The Exploration Of Things Could Of Been A Bit Deeper At Times. Otherwise It Is A Good Bit Of Lite Entertainment Commenting On The Evolution Of Sport & Human Escapsim.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

An excellent and breathtaking documentary of extreme sports

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

What an inspiring movie! A must watch for everyone who loves boarding, biking or skating in every capacity.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

This was a fantastic, inspiring movie. Stunning scenery, soundtracks, and people from all walks of life (young and old). Watch this movie...after it is done put down the popcorn, pickup a paddle, ski, or board and get out there.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

A must see for any adventure enthusiast. Features a who's who of extreme sports pushing the limits of human ability. We were gasping aloud, "ohhh no", everyone was at the edge of their seats. The search unfolds in the voice of these soulful characters we have looked up to and admired for years. It gives you that same blissful feeling when the wind is up, the waves are right, the powder is deep or the trails are blazing. The footage is beautifully shot. The soundtrack featured artists I know and love. It's just plain fun. See it, you won't be disappointed!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Synopsis

Pioneers of surfing, snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding and mountain biking discuss living in the moment and feeling alive.

Director: Jon Long
Producer: Jon Long, Mike Parenteau, Kimberly Wakelfield
Screenwriter: Jon Long, Colin Whyte
Distributor: Abramorama
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 10, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 29, 2016
Runtime: 1h 32m

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