86 minutes, USA – Mountain Sports
The River Runner follows legendary expedition kayaker Scott Lindgren’s 20-year quest to be the first person to paddle the four great rivers that originate from Tibet’s sacred Mount Kailash. The film is not simply a jaw-dropping adventure, but also an intimate portrait of Lindgren as he navigates the terrifying terrain of trauma, addiction, and a life-threatening brain tumor.
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Rush Sturges, Director/Producer/Editor/Musician
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The River Runner
86Mins
The River Runner follows legendary expedition kayaker Scott Lindgren’s 20-year quest to be the first person to paddle the four great rivers that originate from Tibet’s sacred Mount Kailash. The film is not simply a jaw-dropping adventure, but also an intimate portrait of Lindgren as he navigates the terrifying terrain of trauma, addiction, and a life-threatening brain tumor.
Premiere
Canadian Premiere
Year
2021
Country
United States
Director
Rush Sturges
Producer
Rush Sturges, Thayer Walker, Aidan Haley
Production Company
River Roots
Has subtitles
No
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