Down to Earth (2015)
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.
Director: Daphne Schmon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: April 5, 2015
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
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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, 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.
- 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 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is Down to Earth?
- Down to Earth is a Documentary film.