Vonn documentary film set to debut Sunday

American Olympic champion ski racer Lindsey Vonn will star in an upcoming documentary film. “Lindsey Vonn:  In the Moment,” an EPIX original documentary, will give fans an inside look at what it takes to become and remain a world-class athlete. 

Featuring the latest high definition digital photography and exclusive behind the scenes training and interview footage, the film aims to reveal Vonn’s greatest fears, dreams and challenges.

The film is set to debut online Sunday, March 13, only a week after Vonn successfully defended three World Cup titles.

“There are a lot of things in this film that most people wouldn’t normally see,” said Vonn. “It’s my daily life. We’re in the gym at the Center of Excellence, on the hill, eating breakfast – it’s an in depth view of my life and how hard I work to be a top level athlete.”

With 41 World Cup victories, the 26-year-old Vonn is just one shy of tying Swedish great Anja Paerson for fourth on the women’s all-time victory list and has aspirations of competing beyond the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. She is the only American woman to have won the Olympic downhill title. 
 
“We began filming this in the summer time, so it takes you through my preparation period for the World Cup season and then brings you full circle into the craziness that is the World Cup life,” said Vonn. “It’s one thing to do a television interview or be on a show, but this was in depth.”
 
“We used a Phantom camera to really show how focused and dedicated she is. We’re able to see the intensity in her eyes and to see exactly what her muscles are doing while she’s skiing and while she’s working out,” said Director Sean Fine. “She’s an extremely dedicated woman and filming her with this camera just slows down time and makes you feel like you’re there. This is capturing real life with a camera.”

Vonn had a cameo appearance in the Audi film “Truth in Motion,” which featured teammates Ted Ligety and Sarah Schleper and debuted just before the Vancouver Olympics. “In the Moment” brings the audience into Vonn’s personal inspiration and drive to be the best.
 
“There’s an interesting part of the film about Picabo Street and how she inspired me as a kid,” said Vonn, who in 2008 became the first American woman to win the World Cup downhill title since Street. She has now owned the title four straight seasons.
 
“Now I’m trying to do exactly what Picabo did for me. This film can only help the sport of ski racing and I hope that it also shows kids and other athletes that they can accomplish whatever they set their heart to – I hope it inspires,” said Vonn.

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To watch a trailer of the film, click here.