Premiere: 'Pedal Through' Film & Panel Discussion with Filmmakers
WATCH TODAY: Join us today (Thurs 7/23) at 12pm PT for the premiere of the short film "Pedal Through," followed by a panel discussion with the film's cast and crew.
Link to full film here: • REI Presents: Pedal Through
About the Film: Despite never having camped or ridden a bike off the pavement, Analise Cleopatra sets out to take on a week-long backcountry mountain biking adventure in Central Oregon on a journey of self healing and growth. Along with fellow beginner Dejuanae Toliver and professional mountain biker Brooklyn Bell, she discovers the joy of sleeping under the stars, the power of biking and the strength that comes with pedaling through.
About the Panel Discussion: The "Pedal Through" cast and crew discuss the film and share their perspectives on gender and racial representation in film and action sports. Panelists include:
Analise Cleopatra, film co-director and talent in film
DeJuanae Toliver, talent in film
Brooklyn Bell, talent in film and professional athlete
Aly Nicklas, film co-director
Alisa Geiser, filmmaker
Faith Briggs, moderator