A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Featuring:
Jess Kimura
Directed by:
Ben Knight
Release Date:
June 10, 2021
Original Title:
Learning To Drown
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Felt Soul Media
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
US: NR
Runtime: 40
Considered one of the most influential action sports athletes in the world, Jess Kimura was at the top of her game when tragedy struck. As everything came crashing down, her grief led her down a path she could have never imagined.
Learning to Drown follows the life and career of professional snowboarder Jess Kimura as she unapologetically shatters stereotypes with her own brand of unwavering determination and go-for-broke mentality. After the tragic death of Jess's partner at the height of her career, she spiraled into a cycle of self-destruction, grief, and despair. Compounded by head injuries and mental health issues, the circumstances seemed insurmountable. Jess's only way out was within - as she faces her deepest fears, she reminds us that not all wounds are meant to heal.
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