Synopsis: What if the very thing that fuels you could also be your downfall? Humans have long dreamed of the freedom of flight. In the heart-stopping documentary FLY, from National Geographic Documentary Films, directors Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau (Shaun White: The Last Run, Immigration Nation, the Emmy Award-winning Trophy) immerse viewers in the exhilarating yet perilous world of BASE jumping.
At the heart of the film are three couples: Jimmy and Marta, pioneering figures affectionately known as the “Mom and Pop” of BASE jumping; the fearless wingsuit pilot Scotty and his newfound love, Julia; and the resilient duo Amber and Espen, whose bond is tested by triumph and tragedy. Through breathtaking aerial footage, vérité scenes and intimate interviews, the film explores the complex balance between passion and sacrifice. A poignant love story that celebrates the spirit of those who dare to defy gravity, capturing the essence of what it truly means to live on the edge. (Courtesy NatGeo, 2024)
The Cast:
Espen Fadnes
Amber Forte
Scotty Bob Morgan
Julia Botelho Morgan
Marta Empinotti
Jimmy Pouchert
Production Credits:
Directed by: Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau
Produced by: Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau
Executive produced by: Carolyn Bernstein, Dan Cogan, Jenny Raskin, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Ian Darling, Paula Froehle, Steve Cohen, Ken Nolan, Christina Nolan, Lilly Hartley
Edited by: James Morrision, Andrey Alistratov, Jay Arthur Sterrenberg
