Sunshine Superman

Sunshine Superman is a heart-racing documentary portrait of Carl Boenish, the father of the modern BASE jumping movement, whose early passion for skydiving led him to ever more spectacular — and dangerous — feats of foot-launched human flight. The film combines archival footage, interviews, and contemporary recreations to tell Boenish’s life story and influence on extreme sports.

The documentary features iconic scenes from Norway’s dramatic mountain landscapes, including the Troll Wall — where Boenish and his wife Jean set a world record for BASE jumping and where his life tragically ended — giving viewers an authentic sense of the thrill and peril of cliff-based flight.

Director: Marah Strauch

Released: Premiered September 4, 2014 at Toronto International Film Festival; U.S. theatrical release May 22, 2015 (Magnolia Pictures)

Norway locations: Troll Wall (Trollveggen) in Rauma · Åndalsnes

Production service in Norway provided by: Co-production support from Flimmer Film AS