Pacific High (film)
| Pacific High | |
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| Directed by | Michael Ahnemann |
| Produced by | Roy E. Disney |
| Cinematography | Stephen Burum |
| Edited by | Michael Ahnemann |
| Music by | Robert F. Brunner |
Production company | Roy E. Disney Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Pacific High is a 1979 documentary film chronicling the 1978 Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race. The film was produced by Roy E. Disney and directed by Michael Ahnemann.
Production
Roy E. Disney had a decades-long passion for sailing, competed in sailing competitions, and owned several sailing yachts. Disney had a film crew follow his participation in the 1978 Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race aboard his racing yacht Shamrock for the documentary.[1]
Disney produced this film independently from Walt Disney Productions (now known as The Walt Disney Company). He had resigned as an executive of the company the year before.[2]
A song was written for the film called "Sometimes," with music by Robert F. Brunner and lyrics by Roy E. Disney. The song was sung in the film by Christalee McPherson.[3]
In its initial release, Pacific High was rated R for language. Roy E. Disney commented that the film was the first R-rated Disney movie.[4][5]
See also
Disney produced two other sailing documentaries: Transpac: A Century Across the Pacific (2001) and Morning Light (2008). The latter was distributed by Walt Disney Pictures.[6][7]
References
- ↑ Roberts, Rich (December 22, 2009). "Roy E. Disney and the Newport-Ensenada Race". Sail-World. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ↑ Schneider, Mike (November 9, 1999). "Nephew Is Disney's Last Disney". Seattle Times. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ↑ Amidi, Amid (December 22, 2009). "Roy E. Disney, Lyricist". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ↑ Wride, Nancy (August 15, 2006). "Disney Lands a New Sea Crew". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Pacific High". TCM. Archived from the original on January 13, 2025. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ↑ Thomas, Pete (June 29, 2001). "Transpac Big Part of Wonderful World of Disney". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ↑ "Morning Light (film)". D23. Retrieved May 12, 2025.