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11/09/2015 History, Drama, Family 1h 34m
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Sometimes You Have to Fall Before You Fly

Overview

Based on the true life story of California gymnast Ariana Berlin. As she zoned in on her Olympic goals, 14 year old Ariana Berlin's life took a sharp turn when she was involved in a debilitating car accident. Gaining her confidence and movement back through learning hip hop dance, she unexpectedly found herself called back to the gymnastics world thanks to world renowned UCLA Coach Valorie Kondos Field. With Val's help, Ariana was eventually able to secure a spot on the UCLA gymnastics team and win an NCAA championship, a lifelong goal that she had always dreamed of. This is a wonderfully inspiring story of persistence, confidence, and the heart and courage to make a somewhat impossible comeback in life.

  1. Sean Cisterna

    Director

  2. Willem Wennekers

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Ana Golja

    Ariana Berlin

  2. Jennifer Beals

    Coach Valorie Kondos-Field

  3. Asha Bromfield

    Michelle

  4. Trevor Tordjman

    Nate

  5. Jake Epstein

    Coach Pierce

  6. Ramona Milano

    Susan Berlin

  7. Lamar Johnson

    Twist

  8. Sarah Fisher

    Isla Steponchev

  9. Art Hindle

    Doctor

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Reviews

A review by Reno
Written by Reno on 2017-07-30
**To rediscover one's passion.**

This is an under-noticed inspiring tale. A biographical sport film based on an American gymnast Ariana Berlin. Like in any sports, after suffering from an accident or injury, how they fight for their comeback is the purpose of this film. It opened with a brief intro of her childhood, like what gymnastic means for her. She was not alone, but grew up with it alongside her close friend, Isla. The timeline of the story was on the crossroad of her life, just a few steps away to become what she had dreamt of. But with an unexpected event, her dream comes crumbling...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$1,500,000.00

Revenue
$0.00

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