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New Life

2021 · 24 min

A quiet, reflective look at how risk and ambition shift when a baby arrives, gentle and scenic rather than thrilling.

Directed by
Chris Prescott
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Caroline Ciavaldini, James Pearson
Tagline
A Journey Into Parenthood with Caroline Ciavaldini and James Pearson
Overview
Parenthood is an adventure like no other, not least in the world of adventure, where reward is constantly measured against potential risk. From fear of losing sponsors to the challenge of maintaining their expedition-led lifestyles, “New Life” chronicles the journey of The North Face’s Caroline Ciavaldini and James Pearson and documents the shifting priorities that come with raising a son in a world that revolves around climbing and outdoor exploration.

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Directed by
Chris Prescott
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Caroline Ciavaldini, James Pearson
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    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • parenthood
    • family
    • identity
    • ambition
    • nature
    Places
    • countryside
    • wilderness
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Action2
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension3
    Darkness2
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight5

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    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Chris Prescott
    Starring
    Caroline Ciavaldini, James Pearson
    Runtime
    24 min

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