A heart-racing documentary portrait of Carl Boenish, the father of the BASE jumping movement, whose early passion for skydiving led him to ever more spectacular -and dangerous- feats of foot-launched human flight.
Marah Strauch is a director, producer, and writer specializing in documentary films, unscripted TV, and commercials. With a fine art degree from RISD, she brings a distinct aesthetic to her work.
Her debut documentary Sunshine Superman, distributed by Universal Pictures and Magnolia Pictures, premiered to acclaim at TIFF, with The New York Times calling it a "masterful debut." Marah also directed an ESPN original on street skater Mark Gonzales for the "Pioneer Series." Her recent documentary, Vice Versa: Chyna, a portrait of the late wrestler Chyna, premiered on Vice to over 2 million viewers and is now available on Hulu.
In 2024, Marah premiered Space Cowboy, a new documentary, at TIFF. The film was an Indiewire "Critics Pick" and is slated to play worldwide through 2025. She has directed and produced over 60 hours of content across 30+ countries, working with networks like CNN, VICE, ESPN, and brands like American Express and Adidas. Her films have shown at TIFF, NYFF, Hot Docs, Tribeca, and more.
Born in Portland, Oregon, Marah is a dual Austrian-American citizen and a devoted cinephile and coffee enthusiast.
