A Sport Is Born (1960)

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Audience Score
60
A Sport Is Born
NR 12 minJan 1st, 1960Documentary
A Sport Is Born is a 1960 documentary short directed by Richard Winik. It discusses the development of the sport of parachuting at the airport in Orange, Mass. Includes views of the pupils who are being instructed, pointing out the fundamentals of parachuting, and shows jumps being made by students, instructors, and outstanding jumpers. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
StarringChris SchenkelLewis Sanborn
DirectorRichard Winik
WriterMartin Andrews

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 1st, 1960
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Winik Films, Sports Illustrated, Paramount