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Space Cowboy: A Life in Free Fall
29 Jan
Summary
- Documentary captures Joe Jennings' 40-year skydiving career.
- Jennings is known for driving cars out of airplanes for film.
- The film explores his creative pursuits and mental health struggles.
A new documentary, "Space Cowboy," is set to captivate audiences with the remarkable life of Joe Jennings. The film chronicles his four-decade career as a skydiving stunt coordinator and free fall cinematographer.
Jennings is renowned for his daring feats, including driving cars out of airplanes to capture one-of-a-kind footage for Hollywood productions. His credits include "Charlie's Angels" and "San Andreas."
The documentary, which premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, explores his journey from winning gold at the first ESPN X-Games to his artistic pursuit of making cars fly.
Beyond his professional achievements, "Space Cowboy" also sheds light on the personal struggles Jennings has navigated, including battles with mental health.
Directed by Marah Strauch and Bryce Leavitt, the film secured North American theatrical rights with Abramorama. It is slated for release starting February 27 in Los Angeles, followed by engagements in New York City and other locations across North America.
