Grit. It's one thing to talk about it. It's another thing to see it in action; Expressed through the sports and personalities of three different top athletes.
The movie delivers the message of Grit and Determination without the overly positive, preachy tone that turns off teenagers and well-worn sports enthusiasts.
It wasn't just feel-good vibes the whole way through. You feel the falls and the hits and the fails. And then, you rejoice just as strongly with the triumphs because you're connected with what's happening on the screen.
The humility of the athletes brings their stories to life. The interviews are vulnerable without the cringe. They managed to capture the levity and the packed theater smiled and laughed along with them.
The message is visually captivating. The footage is spectacular. Fast paced in places, and then moody and introspective in others.
The skill of the camera crew is undeniable. There is an interplay between cast and crew that is really fun to watch. It was clearly a collaboration on many levels.
I hope this film reaches a broad audience. Because while it seems that it could only relate to athletes and adrenaline-seekers, the message is universal and the presentation is just a visual feast.