CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY

About This Project

Filmmaker(s):

Ben Sturgulewski

Total Running Time:

1:20:00

Filming Location:

Afghanistan, Germany

Filmmaker Origin:

Colorado

Synopsis:

Bamyan, Afghanistan is again on the edge of a great change. Skiing has been introduced to the area. Two teenage potato farmers from rival ethnic groups vie for the crown of a ski race, led by a local Olympic-hopeful coach who sees a deeper truth in the sport as a tool for building camaraderie and resiliency.

This film to be screened:

Saturday, 7/27 – at Maine Studio Works

Film Trailer: