Shaun White

First Descent chronicles the rebellious, inspiring and sometimes controversial rise of snowboarding -- as seen through the eyes of the snowboarders setting the standards and breaking the boundaries of this worldwide phenomenon. (Universal Pictures)

Captures the drama and spectacle that play out every year at the X Games events, highlighting the behind-the-scenes stories of the featured athletes and the sacrifices they make in pursuit of glory and the advancement of their sports on the industry's biggest stage.

15 years of verite footage show the epic rivalry between half-pipe legends Shaun White and Kevin Pearce, childhood friends who become number 1 and 2 in the world leading up to the Vancouver Olympics, pushing one another to more dangerous tricks, until Kevin crashes on a Park City half-pipe, barely surviving a brain injury. Now all Kevin wants to do is get on his board again, even though medics and family fear this could kill him. (imdb)