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The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar

The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar

20188.31h 16m

Overview

Based on her book, this World Premiere film follows Simone Biles through the sacrifices and hard work that led her to win 19 Olympic and World Championship medals.

Directed by Vanessa Parise
Written by Kelly Fullerton
Produced by Christian Bruyère
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Top Cast

Jeanté Godlock

Jeanté Godlock

Simone Biles

Kathleen Rose Perkins

Kathleen Rose Perkins

Aimee Boorman

Tisha Campbell

Tisha Campbell

Nellie Biles

Raven Bowens

Raven Bowens

Adria Biles

Kelsey Scott

Kelsey Scott

Shanon

Tim Beckmann

Tim Beckmann

Mr. Andrews

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Marylin Norry

Martha Karolyi

Julius Tennon

Julius Tennon

Ron Biles

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Takaya Kelly

Young Adria

Themes & Keywords

gymnasticsbiographyfemale athletegymnastolympic athletesportsmanlife and career

About The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar

The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar is a tv movie, drama film released in 2018 exploring themes of gymnastics, biography, female athlete, gymnast, olympic athlete, sportsman. Directed by Vanessa Parise, it stars Jeanté Godlock, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Tisha Campbell. Based on her book, this World Premiere film follows Simone Biles through the sacrifices and hard work that led her to win 19 Olympic and World Championship medals.

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