Msp brings their award winning approach to the table with claim, the greatest ski movie ever. Mcconkey is a 20 documentary film about extreme skier shane mcconkey. Shane mcconkey december 30, 1969 march 26, 2009 was a professional skier and base jumper. A sincere thank you to all the fans of mcconkey movie. This heartfelt film recalls the pioneering life and legacy of freeskiing and base jumping shane mcconkey. Shane was certainly one of the most influential skiers ever to have clicked shane mcconkey from msps focused on vimeo. The documentary neatly lays out all the events leading to march 2009 in the dolomites, from his early days of struggling to find his place in the world to discovering the extreme sports that would. Mcconkey, the documentary about canadian ski and base jumping champion shane mcconkey, will be screened at the italian the space cinema on 25, 26 and 27 november 20. Please buy this film if you get the chance, it exemplifies shanes love of life and skiing. R shane mcconkey was born on december 30, 1969 in vancouver, british columbia, canada.
Mcconkey, a 90minute documentary to be released in 20, is a heartfelt examination of the legacy one athlete left to the progression of his sports, and the path he paved to conquer his dreams. Mcconkey started as a competitive ski racer, but moved on to be. Here is a fake commercial from msps theres something about mcconkey 2000. The highly anticipated release of the featurelength documentary film mcconkey will begin with a special film tour premiere in shane mcconkeys hometown of squaw valley on october 5. We talk to his widow, sherry mcconkey, about the film and their time together. Shane mcconkey is revered as a pioneer of freeskiing and skibase jumping, and through his talent and ability to use his trademark irreverent humor to inspire countless lives. Truly one of the best documentary films i have ever seen. Shane mcconkey was a pioneer ski base jumper whose feats included opening the whistler blackcomb peak 2 peak gondola by base jumping off a cabin at its highest point. In a film from red bull media house in association with matchstick productions, mcconkey celebrates the life of one of the worlds ultimate innovators. Aug, 20 mcconkey movie available this october nationwide. Shane was born on december 30th 1969 in vancouver british columbia and died march 26th 2009 in the italian dolomite mountains. He was 39 years old with a daughter and a loving wife of five years.
Mcconkey started as a competitive ski racer, but moved on to be featured in a long line of extreme skiing movies. Shane mcconkey is revered as the pioneer of freeskiing and ski base jumping, and through his talent and unique outlook on life, he inspired countless lives. The shane mcconkey story now a new documentary shares intimate details of his life. Oakley 59280 canopy shane mcconkey series fire iridium lens mens snow goggles. Its the last feature length film to star canadian skiing icon shane mcconkey before he died in a basejump ski accident in 2009. The documentary provides a linear look at mcconkeys life. This film has an abundance of man ass unofficial networks presents g. For the majority of us, shane mcconkey was more than the subject of our film. Dec 03, 20 for more on how to watch mcconkey on tour or available 3in1 collectors edition dvdbluray or digital download, as well as how to find that was neat, visit. He left at 5pm on march 26th, 2009, only 39 years old. This is a really well researched, edited and composed documentary about living life fully, pursuing purpose and the challenge to never stop dreaming. We know that anyone who cares about freeriding is fired up about the mcconkey movie.
The film follows shane from growing up as the son of skier jim mcconkey to his days as a professional freeskier. He was born in vancouver, british columbia and eventually based himself in squaw valley, california, but due to an itinerant childhood he never identified with a single place and chose boulder, colorado, as the place he came from. During that time, he inspired countless lives, changed the ski world forever and altered the paths of thousands of friends and acquaintances through his accomplishments, talent, irreverence, life experience and entirely unique outlook on life. Mcconkey, the film in memory of shane mcconkey at the. It was from here that he started his professional skiing career after. A film from red bull media house in association with matchstick productions, mcconkey celebrates the life of one of the worlds ultimate innovators. I think within 48 hours of seeing this film i had bought a pair of the all metal, unbreakable volant mctwins. He died in a ski base jumping accident in the italian dolomites on march 26, 2009 while performing for a film production. The life and death of shane mcconkey shane mcconkey was already one of the most influential skiers in the world, changing everything from the. Find great deals on ebay for shane mcconkey poster when you shop the largest online selection at. Shane mcconkeys segment from matchstick productions feature film, focused. In a new film from red bull media house in association with matchstick productions, mcconkey celebrates the life of one of the worlds ultimate innovators. A heartfelt documentary film about extreme skier, shane mcconkey. Oct 08, 20 mcconkey isnt so much a film about shane mcconkey, as it is a film about a guy named shane mcconkey whos trying to find himself.
Shane mcconkey was already recognized as one of the most influential skiers of all time when he died at 39 in a base jumping accident in the italian dolomites in 2009. Mcconkey movie available this october nationwide marketwatch. Where the movie leaves off, shane mcconkeys legacy begins. Watch this and more skiing and snowboarding films with a free trial of echoboom sports, the essential subscription for action sports films available on all your favorite devices. Jun 29, 2009 the life and death of shane mcconkey shane mcconkey was already one of the most influential skiers in the world, changing everything from the shape of our boards to the way we ski powder. Shane mcconkeys life is the subject of a new documentary, mcconkey, that frames the skiers career and effusive personality around scenes before his death in italy. Mcconkey isnt so much a film about shane mcconkey, as it is a film about a guy named shane mcconkey whos trying to find himself. Mcconkey is a heartfelt examination of the legacy one athlete left to the progression of his sports, and the path he paved to conquer his dreams. Nov 25, 2016 msp brings their award winning approach to the table with claim, the greatest ski movie ever. Not only is the subject shane mcconkey supremely charismatic, and a true funloving extreme renegade but the film itself is so well put together, it. The subject of the documentary centers around the life and ultimately, the passing, of shane mcconkey, a free skier turned base jumper, and his impact on. Right now, you can preorder a mcconkey movie dvd or bluray or digital download. Join facebook to connect with shane mcconkey and others you may know.
Mcconkey which is just finishing its world premier tour is now available for download on itunes and on dvd. Oct 16, 20 mcconkey which is just finishing its world premier tour is now available for download on itunes and on dvd. Shane mcconkey is revered as a pioneer of freeskiing and skibase jumping, and through his talent and ability to use his trademark irreverent humor, he inspired. The film also focuses on shanes 2009 death during a ski base jump and his continued influence over the sport of skiing. Rent mcconkey 20 starring shane mcconkey on dvd and bluray. Shane mcconkey is revered as the pioneer of freeskiing and ski base jumping, and through. Shane mcconkey is revered as a pioneer of freeskiing and skibase jumping, and through his talent and ability to use his trademark irreverent humor he inspired countless lives. Watch this and more skiing and snowboarding films with a free trial of echoboom sports, the essential subscription for action sports films. The predator movie shane black 2018 film new 8x12inch poster decor y364. But if shane was going to do it, he was going to do it his way. Aug, 20 mcconkey will go on the road this fall with onenight screenings in over 20 locations including the film tour premiere in shane mcconkey. A pioneer of freeskiing and base jumping, shane mcconkey left behind a legacy of innovation that inspired a generation of athletes. Mar 24, 2012 shane mcconkey is revered as the pioneer of freeskiing and ski base jumping, and through his talent and unique outlook on life, he inspired countless lives. Not only is the subject shane mcconkey supremely charismatic, and a true funloving extreme renegade but the film itself is so well put together, it is mesmerizing.
The life and death of shane mcconkey outside online. Mcconkey will go on the road this fall with onenight screenings in over 20 locations including the film tour premiere in shane mcconkey. This exhilarating documentary tells the story of pioneering extreme skier shane mcconkey, a trailblazer for freeskiing and skibase jumping covering both his. The legacy one athlete left to the progression of his sports, and the path he paved to conquer his dreams. Through his talent and ability to use his trademark irreverent humor, he inspired countless lives. One of the driving forces behind the birth and popularizing of freeskiing and the hybrid sport of skibase jumping. Oct 24, 20 the shane mcconkey story now a new documentary shares intimate details of his life. Shane mcconkey is revered as a pioneer of freeskiing and skibase jumping, and through his talent and ability to use his trademark irreverent. It was very well done and told the story of shanes life in a very captivating way. Mcconkey, the film in memory of shane mcconkey at the space. Through interviews with friends, family, and other action sports legends, the film celebrates shane and the way he lived. A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smoldering. The first 500 preorders will get a free mcconkey tshirt.
Nonton mcconkey subtitle indonesia cinemaindo cinemaindo. A film that excavates layers of myth and memory to find the elusive truth at the core of a family of storytellers. We learn of his childhood, his family dynamics and his ski racing days at burke mountain academy. Shane mcconkey is revered as a pioneer of freeskiing and skibase jumping, and through his talent and ability to use his trademark irreverent humor, he inspired countless lives. Proceeds from the film will go to a trust set up for the mcconkey family. Mcconkey a featurelength documentary to be released in 20, is a heartfelt.
In a new film from red bull media house in association with matchstick productions, mcconkey celebrates the life of one of the. Shane mcconkey came into this world december 30, 1969. Shane mcconkey no doubt was a brilliant skier, but also a master of humor. For more on how to watch mcconkey on tour or available 3in1 collectors edition dvdbluray or digital download, as well as how to find that was neat, visit. Mcconkey available this october nationwide following the film s debut at the 20 tribeca film festival, red bull media house and matchstick productions multiplatform distribution plans of shane mcconkeys life. So, at the turn of the century, he teamed up with matchstick and likeminded roommate scott gaffney to create the legendary theres something about mcconkey, a wacky, whirlwind tour through a man, a mind and a sport. He was born in vancouver, british columbia and was based out of squaw valley, california. Warren millers higher ground shane mcconkey, klaus.
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