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Point Break

WHAT WENT WRONG

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Skydiving Stunts and Filmmaking Risks

This chapter delves into the challenges and innovative methods behind the filming of iconic skydiving scenes in 'Point Break,' highlighting the creative approach of director Catherine Bigelow. It recounts significant incidents, including a near-collision between a helicopter and a skydiving plane, shedding light on the real dangers of action filmmaking. The chapter emphasizes the dedication of the crew and the surprising risks that surfaced during both the skydiving and surfing sequences.

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