Impact “THE ULTIMATE UNDERDOG STORY!” – Variety
Presented by Roger Williams Park Conservancy & newportFILM
The Winter Warm Up Series is sponsored by the Providence Tourism Council with additional support from the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
This is a FREE event
RSVP Required
Suggested $10 Donation
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
Floral Ave, Providence, RI 02905
PARKING
Parking is available on-site.
ACCESSIBILITY
Fully wheelchair accessible.
Hot Chocolate courtesy of Ben and Jerry’s Thames Street!
ABOUT THE FILM: In the remote mountains of Afghanistan, a newfound passion for skiing attracts young athletes from rival villages to the slopes. With minimal gear and makeshift wooden skis, the determined coach Alishah Farhang organizes a ski race like no other that unites the community in a moment of joy and triumph, just before the country’s collapse.
Champions of the Golden Valley captures the spirit of a classic underdog sports story with the heartfelt portrait of a community finding hope amid disrupted dreams. Revealing a stunning unseen side of Afghanistan, it is an uplifting exploration of what it means to be a champion – in all its forms.
| 6:00 PM: | Venue Opens |
|---|---|
| 7:00 PM: | Film Start |
| Run time: | 81 min |
| Directors: | Ben Sturgulewski |
| Producers: | Katie Stjernholm, Baktash Ahadi, Doug Blush |
| Executive Producers: | Doug Blush, Justin Lacob, Chris Temple, Zach Ingrasci Jo Jensen & Liz Stiff (Little Lion Impact) Janet, Gottfried & Peter Tittiger (Tiger Tales Media) Nadia Samadani (Apripista) William LaBahn |
| Cinematographers: | Ben Sturgulewski |
