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Conquering the Useless
After worldwide acclaim from his viral ‘Line Of The Year’, professional skier Cody Townsend seeks out another ultimate line, this time deep in the remote Boundary Range of Canada. As Cody and his crew face terrifying conditions amongst Canadas’ biggest glaciers, intense raw reactions reveal how personal this ski adventure becomes for everyone. Each team member internally struggles with risk vs reward in their ultimate pursuit of the steepest and best line of their lives. Also shot in Revelstoke and Bella Coola, BC and featuring Elyse Saugstad, Chris Rubens and Dave Treadway.
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the life and work of the eccentric and reclusive filmmaker, Henry Douglass.
Critical Reception
The film received modest attention, largely praised for its unique subject matter and intimate portrayal of a filmmaker operating outside the mainstream.
What Reviewers Say
A fascinating look at a cult filmmaker.
Offers a rare glimpse into an outsider's creative process.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available indicate appreciation for the film's exploration of unconventional filmmaking.
Fun Fact
Henry Douglass, the subject of the film, was known for his extremely low-budget, surrealist films made in his home.
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