In the high peaks of Afghanistan, young athletes from rival villages build makeshift wooden skis and convene for a mountain race that unites the community in a moment of peace and triumph just before their country’s collapse. Champions of the Golden Valley merges the triumphant spirit of a classic underdog sports story with the heartfelt portrait of a community finding hope amid disrupted dreams. Revealing a stunning unseen side of Afghanistan, it is an uplifting exploration of what it means to be a champion – in all its forms.
Crew
Ben Sturgulewski
Director, Editor, Director of Photography
Jason Mannings
Cinematography
Doug Blush
Executive Producer
Chris Temple
Executive Producer
Zach Ingrasci
Executive Producer
Janet Tittiger
Executive Producer
Justin Lacob
Executive Producer
Nadia Samadani
Executive Producer
Jo Jensen
Executive Producer
Liz Stiff
Executive Producer
Tara Razavi
Executive Producer
Gottfried Tittiger
Executive Producer
Peter Tittiger
Executive Producer
William LaBahn
Executive Producer
Malala Yousafzai
Executive Producer
Arian Moayed
Executive Producer
Ari Hyman
Co-Executive Producer
Bryn Mooser
Co-Executive Producer
Katie Stjernholm
Producer
Baktash Ahadi
Producer
Cyrus Reynolds
Music
Joaquin Gomez
Music
