ADRENALINE RUSH (DVD) DVD

Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk
The thrill of danger and the heady charge of the unexpected are both examined and reproduced in this documentary. Filmmaker Marc Fafard explores the human biology behind risk-taking -- why it gives some people such a powerful physical lift, and why the human mind and body craves danger. In addition, Fafard presents an up-close look at two of the most dangerous and exciting human pastimes, parachuting and base-jumping. A professional jumper leaps from a 1,300-meter cliff in Norway with a camera in tow to give viewers an idea of how it looks and feels, while parachuting veterans Adrian Nicholas and Katarina Ollikainen face a new challenge as they attempt to recreate Leonardo da Vinci's pioneering 1485 parachute design and see if it works in the 21st century. Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk was shot and initially exhibited in the IMAX high-definition film format. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Cast Adrian Nicholas as Katarina Ollikainen as

Crew Marc Fafard - Director Rene Caron - Editor Peter Degerfeldt - Cinematographer Peter Anderson - Cinematographer Göran Widenby - Cinematographer Carl Samson - Producer Pierre "Saucisse" Rousseau - Sound/Sound Designer Marc Fafard - Screenwriter

Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk
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General Specifications: Language Options: English, French Subtitle Options: Sound Processing: DD5.1: Dolby Digital w/ sub-woofer channel DTS: Digital Theater Systems (akin to 5.1) Additional Features: "Making Of" documentary 20-minute video montage of unseen aerial photography English and French versions of Dolby Digital 5.1 Bonus DTS English 5.1 Widescreen (16x19) Trivia quiz MPAA Rating: DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 1 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 59 min   DVD Chapters: Side #1 -- 1. Opening [1:04] 2. Adrenaline 101 [2:31] 3. Leonardo Da Vinci [2:37] 4. The Wing Suit [1:14] 5. Adrenaline Chemistry [1:43] 6. Sky Diving [:02] 7. Base Jumping [1:50] 8. School [5:24] 9. Building the Dream [7:12] 10. The Day Arrives... [:46] 11. Adrenaline Rush [4:22] 12. Wrap-Up [4:02]