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Skydiver Joe Jennings: Triumph Over Adversity in Documentary

3/12/2026

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Space Cowboy highlights Joe Jennings, a skydiving cinematographer, in a documentary directed by Marah Strauch and Bryce Leavitt that is in theaters.
The film documents his work with Rob Harris and stunts for Charlie’s Angels.
It addresses his clinical depression and personal tragedies.
Jennings discusses overcoming psychiatric challenges while filming jumps, including a skydiving-from-open-top-car project.
The documentary emphasizes his achievements and battles, with a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes.

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Story summary

Space Cowboy highlights Joe Jennings, a skydiving cinematographer, in a documentary directed by Marah Strauch and Bryce Leavitt that is in theaters.
The film documents his work with Rob Harris and stunts for Charlie’s Angels.
It addresses his clinical depression and personal tragedies.
Jennings discusses overcoming psychiatric challenges while filming jumps, including a skydiving-from-open-top-car project.
The documentary emphasizes his achievements and battles, with a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes.