Full Out

Full Out

Sometimes You Have to Fall Before You Fly

Directed by Sean Cisterna

Produced by Carmel Creek Productions

201594 min7.2 / 10

An uplifting true-story drama about a young gymnast's resilient comeback from a life-altering accident, anchored by mentorship, determination, and the healing power of movement.

Based on the true life story of California gymnast Ariana Berlin. As she zoned in on her Olympic goals, 14 year old Ariana Berlin's life took a sharp turn when she was involved in a debilitating car accident. Gaining her confidence and movement back through learning hip hop dance, she unexpectedly found herself called back to the gymnastics world thanks to world renowned UCLA Coach Valorie Kondos Field. With Val's help, Ariana was eventually able to secure a spot on the UCLA gymnastics team and win an NCAA championship, a lifelong goal that she had always dreamed of. This is a wonderfully inspiring story of persistence, confidence, and the heart and courage to make a somewhat impossible comeback in life.

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  • Does Full Out end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Full Out one of a kind? No. Less singular than 94% of films.

  • Is Full Out easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Full Out scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Full Out violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Full Out sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

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Familiar shape, done well.

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Surprise61

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Love75

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