Trailer For The Thrilling Adventure Extreme Kayaking Doc THE RIVER RUNNER
A trailer has been released for an intense-looking documentary film called The River Runner, which puts the focus on an expert extreme kayaker named Scott Lindgren. This guy has taken the sport of kayaking to a level of insanity, and he embarks on a 23 year journey to be the first person to kayak through the four great rivers that flow from Tibet's sacred Mt. Kailash and these rivers are deadly. During this journey, Lindgren also found himself fighting for his life in regards to his health.
Here’s the synopsis for the film:
The story of Scott Lindgren’s 20-year quest to be the first to paddle the four great rivers that originate from Tibet’s sacred Mount Kailash is more than a gripping whitewater flick. It's also an intimate chronicle of an emotionally stunted athlete who’s having a breakthrough after a life crisis. As a highly accomplished expedition kayaker & whitewater filmmaker, Lindgren always forbade any sign of emotional vulnerability on the river; he saw it as a weakness that might jeopardize the fortitude needed for extreme waters. It takes a life-changing diagnosis, followed by a dark night of the soul, for him to finally learn how to show up with an open heart.
The movie was directed by Rush Sturges (Chasing Niagara), who shared in a statement:
"I hope my audience feels the weight of Scott's personal journey and the lengths he went to become the person he is now. It's never too late to change, and it's never too late to follow your dreams. I believe this film is a testament to that."
This doc is more than just about the adventure sport of kayaking, this is also about a man who is overcoming mental and physical challenges.
1091 Pictures will debut The River Runner in select US theaters and on VOD starting October 12th, 2021.
