Chasing Niagara

Jul 5, 2016

1h 17m

★ 7.1

Overview

When pro kayaker Rafa Ortiz makes the decision to paddle over Niagara Falls, he sets in motion an incredible series of events that eventually takes on a life of its own. To prepare for this mission, Rafa enlists the help of world-renowned paddler Rush Sturges and a tight team of their friends. Together they go on a remarkable three-year journey from the rainforest rivers of Mexico to the towering waterfalls of the U.S. Northwest. Their journey concludes in Canada where the team plays a cat-and-mouse game with local police before Rafa's mission comes to a heart-stopping climax at the iconic Falls.

Genres

Documentary

Chasing Niagara Trailers

Cast

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Rafael Ortiz

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Evan Garcia

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Aniol Serrasolses

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Gerd Serrasolses

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Rush Sturges

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Tyler Bradt

Featuring

Kyle Hull

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Erik Johnson

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Mark LeBlanc

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Blake Mahoney

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