The Collective

The Collective

2004 · 70 min · ★ 5.0

The Collective is a group of filmmakers photographers and mountain bikers - Drawing on the experience expertise and creative energy of every member of the team - The Collective has created a film that portrays the newest cutting edge images of the freeride progression while exploring the thoughts and personalities of the riders leading that progression

Directed by Darcy Wittenburg

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