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| Directed by | Lucy Walker |
| Written by | Pedro Kos Lucy Walker |
| Produced by | Julian Cautherley Lucy Walker |
| Starring | Kevin Pearce |
| Cinematography | Nick Higgins |
| Edited by | Pedro Kos |
| Music by | Moby |
Production companies | Impact Partners Tree Tree Tree |
| Distributed by | HBO Documentary Films Phase 4 Films |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Crash Reel is a documentary film directed by Lucy Walker which premiered as the Opening Night Gala film on 19 January 2013 at the Sundance Film Festival.
Through 20 years of sports and verite footage, The Crash Reel chronicles the rivalry between Kevin Pearce and Shaun White which culminates in Kevin's life-changing crash and later comeback. The film also showcases the Pearce family, including Kevin's father glass-blower Simon Pearce and Kevin's brother David C. Pearce who describes his struggle to accept his Down syndrome.
The film also premiered at the X Games on January 23, 2013 in Aspen as the first ever movie to play as a featured part of the event.[citation needed] The movie received critical acclaim from critics and audiences.