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2nd Unit: Invisible Action Stars (2019)
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2nd Unit: Invisible Action Stars (2019)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
October 8, 2019
Studio
Rootbeer Films
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
October 8, 2019
MPAA Rating
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Duration
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Production Budget
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Studio
Rootbeer Films
Official Site
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Director
Jason Strickland
Producer
Jason Strickland, Johnnie L. Smith, Taran Butler
Screenwriter
Joe Wade
Starring
  • Joe Mantegna as Narrator (voice)
  • Keanu Reeves
  • Mark Wahlberg
  • Halle Berry
  • Zoe Saldana
  • Chad Stahelski
  • Jon Bernthal
  • Shemar Moore
  • Joseph Gatt
  • Mark Dacascos
  • and Helen Mirren
  • James Cameron
  • Heidi Moneymaker
  • Jackson Spidell
  • Jack Gill
  • JJ Perry
  • Jessie Graff

Behind every death-defying leap and bone-crunching fight in Hollywood’s biggest action films lies a hidden world of elite athletes and performers. "2nd Unit: Invisible Action Stars" pulls back the curtain on the unsung heroes of cinema—the stunt performers and coordinators who risk it all to create movie magic. Featuring insights from A-list stars like Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, and Mark Wahlberg, as well as legendary directors including James Cameron, this compelling documentary explores the lives of these daring professionals, from renowned coordinators like Chad Stahelski and JJ Perry to powerhouse performers such as Heidi Moneymaker and Jessie Graff.

The film delves into the intense physical and mental toll of the craft, the fight for recognition and respect within the industry, and the profound camaraderie that defines this unique community. With a tone that is both thrilling and deeply human, it charts the ongoing struggle of these artists to emerge from the shadows, celebrating their incredible contributions while asking audiences to finally see the faces behind the falls.