Down to Earth
Originally released in 2015. Down to Earth is a documentary film. directed by Daphne Schmon. At just 51 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Ernesto Gainza stands 4,000 meters above the ground in Dubai, preparing to set a Guinness world record skydiving with the smallest and fastest parachute in history. Experts say he is likely to die, but he jumps. Born in Valencia, Venezuela, Ernesto's father died days before he was born, leaving his mother to care for him and his sister singlehandedly in humble circumstances. After a difficult divorce, Ernesto gave up everything to move to Europe and took a skydiving course. His life changed forever and a career in parachute stunts quickly developed in a dream of setting a world record by April 5, 2014.
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- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Down to Earth about?
Ernesto Gainza stands 4,000 meters above the ground in Dubai, preparing to set a Guinness world record skydiving with the smallest and fastest parachute in history. Experts say he is likely to die,...
Who directed Down to Earth?
Down to Earth was directed by Daphne Schmon.
How long is Down to Earth?
Down to Earth has a runtime of 0 hours and 51 minutes (51 minutes total).
When was Down to Earth released?
Down to Earth was released on April 5, 2015 in theaters.