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Chasing the Jet Stream (2019)

A Record Breaking Exploration of High-Altitude Wind Power

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 14M

Director : Claudio von Planta

Synopsis

Marc Hauser is a visionary. Or is he mad? A record-holding skydiver, Hauser has a grand ambition: to become the first man to jump into a hurricane force jet stream at over 8,000 meters. A big risk, but with potentially huge rewards. Hauser wants to show the power of the jet stream as an energy source, which he believes could solve the global energy crisis. As Hauser's preparations take shape, the scale of his challenge becomes clear.

Actors

Marc Hauser
Marc Hauser
Himself

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Claudio von Planta
Claudio von Planta
Director

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