Sunshine Superman

101 minutes

English

Carl Boenish was possessed of an infectious — some would say "crazy" — enthusiasm that drove him to realize his dream of foot-launched human flight. His journey was filled with incredible achievements and daunting setbacks, with the distinct possibility of death at every turn. Known as "the father of BASE jumping," he documented his feats obsessively on 16mm colour film and audiotape. In her impressive debut, Sunshine Superman, director Marah Strauch incorporates this jaw-dropping footage into a complex portrait of Boenish as lovable, rebellious, nerve-wracking, and mysterious. His story takes on a perpetual feeling of awe and wonder through candid interviews with friends, family, and law enforcement adversaries alike.

Director/Writer/Editor

Marah Strauch

Producer/Editor

Eric Bruggemann

Executive Producer

Alex Gibney

Cinematographers

Vasco Nunes, Nicolay Pooulsen

Editors

Kevin Mcguinness

85% on the CINEMETER

85% - Mar 22, 2015

A gorgeous film - beautiful portrait of a wildman and serene goddess. I had so many responses, "Trust," "brilliance," "crazy," "awesome," "amazing," "playful." To sum it up, "Hey, I was the 70s!"

San Francisco Member

I can hardly write because my palms are still sweating. I had to remember to close my mouth, I was in utter amazement. Thank you for this wonderful movie, this is why we love the Cinema Club so much!
San Francisco Member

Terrific archival footage, combined with sensitive reenactments (rare!) and solid interviews make a great documentary. Appropriate for my 10-year-old rock-climbing niece AND her 70ish hiking grandparents.This is one film I truly WILL be recommending to just about everyone!
San Francisco Member

Amazing documentary - technically and emotionally - and how great to hear that soundtrack! (many commented on the enjoyable music)
San Francisco Member

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