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Sometimes You Have to Fall Before You Fly

2015 · 94 min · ★ 7.2 · History, Drama, Family

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.

Directed by Sean Cisterna · Written by Willem Wennekers

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Ana Golja Ariana Berlin
Jennifer Beals Coach Valorie Kondos-Field
Asha Bromfield Michelle
Trevor Tordjman Nate
Jake Epstein Coach Pierce
Ramona Milano Susan Berlin
Lamar Johnson Twist
Sarah Fisher Isla Steponchev
Art Hindle Doctor
Genny Sermonia Cashmere
Jacqueline Byers Caity
Richard Davis Young Boy

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