“Sometimes You Have to Fall Before You Fly”
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
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
