Mississippi Speed Record: An Epic Adventure

2024

Documentary

Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 80%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 80%
IMDb Rating 7.3/10 10 24 24

Plot summary

Embark on an epic journey with four adventurous spirits as they undertake the ultimate test of endurance and determination. Mississippi Speed Record: An Epic Adventure follows their incredible quest to paddle the entire 2,340 miles of the Mississippi River in a single 23-foot canoe, aiming to set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest time down the river. They paddle 24/7 for over 2 weeks, eating, sleeping, and even going to the bathroom in the canoe. Supported by a dedicated crew of over 20 people and two trailing support boats, they receive a constant stream of supplies and encouragement, fueling their drive to break the record. Their journey captures the imagination of over a million followers on social media, with cheering fans lining the riverbanks, sharing in every triumph and setback. This exhilarating and inspiring documentary shows it's not about conquering the river-it's about moving in harmony with its flow. Will the Mississippi River allow them to break the record?

Director

Top cast

Paul Cox Photo
Paul Cox as Self - Paul Cox
Scott Mansker Photo
Scott Mansker as Self - Scott Mansker
Scott Miller Photo
Scott Miller as Self - Scott Miller
Judd Steinback Photo
Judd Steinback as Self - Judd Steinback
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801.22 MB
1280*720
English 2.0
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29.97 fps
1 hr 26 min
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1.45 GB
1920*1080
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles de   us   es   fr   it   nl   pl   sv  
29.97 fps
1 hr 26 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by ScottE-052 10 / 10

An Epic Adventure in the Heart of America

From a tiny stream in the pine forests of Minnesota, through huge lakes just barely free of ice, the Mississippi grows over 500 miles before it even gets to Minneapolis. Then it's 26 locks and dams and the rolling high hills of the Driftless area until the famous St. Louis arch, the infamous Chain of Rocks rapids and the dangerous port of St. Louis. The last thousand miles are arguably the largest wilderness in the contiguous U. S., with up to 72 miles of river bottoms between the levees. Vanishingly few people have paddled the entire river, only eight teams have set the Guinness World Record. This documentary shows what it took to be the eighth and most recent team-a 24/7 non-stop adventure through an extreme environment hidden in plain sight in the center of the country. The film shows how much teamwork and heart it took, and how a sense of humor and camaraderie propelled the team to success. The filmmakers were embedded in the support crew and obviously worked their tales off capturing a one-of-a-kind rocket run. Highly recommend!
Reviewed by info-79380-05904 10 / 10

Authentically real

Because the film documents an actual record attempt (and not a dramatized fiction), the stakes feel genuine. The support-crew logistics, the daily grind, the unpredictability of the elements, all of this isn't glamorized. It's a real story of people who were pushing their minds and bodies to the limit without any guarantee that it would work out.
Reviewed by ScottL-567 10 / 10

Eye Opening Adventure

When watching the documentary, I felt I was part of the adventure. They invited the viewer to join the paddlers as they descend the Mississippi River. The night time footage of Baton Rouge really got my attention. Because of the documentary, one realizes just how trying the trip was for not only the paddlers, but also for their support team. Therefore when they reach the end, I felt myself rooting for everyone involved.
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