US Ski Team Documentary: Truth In Motion

Thirsty for some action? Well here it is!!!

Legendary film maker Brett Morgen directed this sure to be phenomenal story about the US Ski team as they prepare for the Vancouver Olympics.

These true to life documentaries always get me super pumped and ready to shred. Plus with so much negative energy in the world today it is great to see a solid production of US talent. These athletes are ANIMALS. I am pretty stoked that Audi commissioned this film so we can get a feel for the trails and tribulations of life training for such a huge event!

Here is a bit of the press release:

Audi of America Announces TRUTH IN MOTION: THE U.S. SKI TEAM’S ROAD TO VANCOUVER

- Truth in Motion: The U.S. Ski Team’s Road to Vancouver will chronicle the unique trials of select members of the U.S. Ski Team as they prepare for a chance at greatness
- Award-winning director Brett Morgen directed the film
- Audi has sponsored the U.S. Ski Team since 2007

HERNDON, Va., Nov 18, 2009  -  As part of its continued support of the U.S. Ski Team, Audi of America today announced that it has commissioned a documentary film, Truth in Motion: The U.S. Ski Team’s Road to Vancouver, which will tell the unique stories of these elite American athletes as they prepare for the competition of their lives – the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Truth in Motion: The U.S. Ski Team’s Road to Vancouver will air first January 30 at 8pm EST on NBC, followed by an appearance on the USA Network on February 6 at 5pm EST. It will also run three times in primetime on the Universal Sports Network. Audi has been a sponsor of the U.S. Ski Team since 2007.

The film will be directed by Brett Morgen, multiple-award winning director of such acclaimed documentaries as The Kid Stays in the Picture and On the Ropes. The film is executive produced by ten-time Emmy Award winner Rick Gentile, executive producer of three Olympic Winter Games, and MediaCom Entertainment’s Adam Pincus.

The film focuses on a select group of elite American skiers at different stages of their careers through the crucial months of training leading up to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. Truth in Motion: The U.S. Ski Team’s Road to Vancouver chronicles not just the physical skill necessary to compete at the highest level, but also the uniquely personal quest that is involved in achieving greatness. Some of the featured players will qualify and some may not and the film will detail the triumphs and struggles of all those involved.

I can’t wait for this to debut and yes I will find a TV and a few beers to check it out.