A Sport Is Born

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Released January 01, 1960

Overview

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.

Runtime

0h 12m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

A Sport Is Born


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    Winik Films

    United States

  • logo for Sports Illustrated

    Sports Illustrated

    United States

  • logo for Paramount Pictures

    Paramount Pictures

    United States

Crew

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