A Sport Is Born

A Sport Is Born is a 1960 documentary short directed by Richard Winik. It discusses the development of the sport of parachuting at the airport in Orange, Mass. Includes views of the pupils who are being instructed, pointing out the fundamentals of parachuting, and shows jumps being made by students, instructors, and outstanding jumpers. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
12 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
12 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 1960
Season
1960
Average Score
70%
Mean Score
70%
Ratings
4
Popularity
4
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Winik Films, Sports Illustrated, Paramount Pictures
Genres
Documentary
Country
United States

Description

A Sport Is Born is a 1960 documentary short directed by Richard Winik. It discusses the development of the sport of parachuting at the airport in Orange, Mass. Includes views of the pupils who are being instructed, pointing out the fundamentals of parachuting, and shows jumps being made by students, instructors, and outstanding jumpers. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Immersion

Japanese

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Staff

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