One of the most severely overlooked and underappreciated jobs in the film industry is that of the stuntperson. People risk life and limb and beat themselves bloody for their craft to entertain us and to keep less trained talent safe. Many suffer lasting or permanent injury from their work, and they generally make pennies for the high-risk, high-demand work they're asked to do. There is painfully little high-profile awards recognition for stunts like there are for actors, writers, directors, and even the people who don't do anything besides sign the checks.
Heartland: Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story
Heartland: Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood…
Heartland: Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story
One of the most severely overlooked and underappreciated jobs in the film industry is that of the stuntperson. People risk life and limb and beat themselves bloody for their craft to entertain us and to keep less trained talent safe. Many suffer lasting or permanent injury from their work, and they generally make pennies for the high-risk, high-demand work they're asked to do. There is painfully little high-profile awards recognition for stunts like there are for actors, writers, directors, and even the people who don't do anything besides sign the checks.