From her debut in Salt Lake City to a decisive sprint finish in PyeongChang, Kikkan Randall defined her career through Olympic aspirations. Immediately following a gold-medal performance in PyeongChang she received a cancer diagnosis, and barely had a chance to catch her breath before finding herself navigating life as a single mother. The film, KIKKAN, presented by Fischer Skis US, L.L.Bean, and Providence Alaska, chronicles the life of the five-time Olympian from childhood through her U.S. Ski Team career and her return to Alaska.
“I’m excited to share this film with the world. Coming off such a roller coaster of highs and lows, this has been a unique opportunity to stop and reflect upon all the key people and environments that have shaped my story thus far,” says Randall. “I hope everyone who sees the film finds a piece of themselves in the story that helps uncover their strengths and inspiration to persevere.”
The 46-minute film was produced by Stirl and Rae Media Haus, based out of Penticton, British Columbia. Having produced several documentaries that highlight athletes’ stories, as well as a short video series with Fischer and Randall, Matthew Clark, Stirl and Rae’s director, jumped at the opportunity to produce KIKKAN. “It was a joy to work on Kikkan’s story but, in the same breath, quite daunting,” says Clark. “Kikkan helped to shape the US Ski team for 20 years. Her ability to focus on what was right in front of her with all the external variables she came up against was a testament to her character and the team she built around her.”
Throughout her career Kikkan has been a valuable partner with each of the presenting sponsors. “We’re thrilled to support Kikkan through this film,” comments Fischer U.S. Director of Marketing Brian Landrigan. “She’s been so supportive of the brand as an athlete and an individual, and seeing her work highlighted in this is truly impactful.”
A full trailer for KIKKAN can be found here, and the online premiere is scheduled to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8. Additionally, several in-person screenings are scheduled across the country with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society, National Nordic Foundation, and other local charities.
Film Screening Schedule:
- Crested Butte Performing Arts Center, Crested Butte, Colo. – Feb. 3
- Capri Theater, Minneapolis, Minn. – Feb. 17
- TK, Hayward, Wisc. – Birkie Week
- Bear Tooth Theaterpub, Anchorage, Alaska – Feb. 29 and March 6
- Open Source Studios, Bend, Oregon – March 8
For more information visit www.kikkan.com/film or contact Danny Kuzio at dk@pressforwardpr.com.
