The Free Man (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, The Free Man is a documentary film directed by Toa Fraser, running about 84 minutes. “Beyond Fear Lies Freedom” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Freedom is defined as the power of self-determination attributed to the will; the quality of being independent of fate or necessity. To reach that level of liberty is a physical and mental endeavor that many will risk their life to obtain. Is life worth risking for the feeling of conquering fear and becoming free? Olympic Freestyle skier, Jossi Wells, meets extreme sports performing artists, The Flying Frenchies, to find out what it really means to be free and what drives individuals to chase such a powerful right. Directed by Toa Fraser, this is the story of men who push themselves to the point of no return. There is no going back when death is at your door and you realize that this is the most important moment of your life because it could be your very last.

Who’s in it. The Free Man stars Jossi Wells.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Free Man has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Free Man page.

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