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Also published are interviews with Japanese athletes and photographers, including Ayana Onozuka, in which they talk about their impressions of the film and their own experiences
The documentary film "Challenge from the Edge with Jimmy Chin," which explores the relentless challenges of world-class athletes, will be broadcast for the first time in Japan from January 29th (Sunday) every Sunday from 9:00pm to 10:00pm
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This work was created by filmmaker Jimmy Chin, a mountain athlete himself who climbs and skis in harsh environments. In 2002, he was selected as the cinematographer for the Tibetan Changtang Plateau trek, and in 2006, he was part of an American team that became the first person to successfully ski down from the summit of Mount Everest
His film "Free Solo," which followed Alex Honnold, the free solo climbing superstar who climbs without the use of safety equipment such as safety ropes, won numerous awards, including the Academy Award® for Best Documentary Feature. Jimmy Chin follows these world-class athletes closely, inviting them into a world of thrilling adventure through video and archival footage
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Each episode features athletes who excel in the great outdoors, such as big mountain skier Angel Collinson and big mountain freeride snowboarder Travis Rice. The show not only follows the athletes as they prepare for competition, but also closely follows their struggles and struggles
In addition, to commemorate the first broadcast in Japan, a special video featuring four people will be released: professional climber Hirayama Yuji, freeride skier Onozuka Ayana, alpine climber Sato Yusuke, and photographer Ishikawa Naoki
Be sure to check out the special movie, which talks extensively about the program's highlights and impressions, along with the main program
"Challenge from the Edge with Jimmy Chin" Official program page
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