Finding Traction
“4 Days 273 Miles”
Synopsis
"Finding Traction" presents the inspirational story of ultra runner Nikki Kimball and her quest to become the fastest person in history to run America's oldest hiking trail, the 273-mile Long Trail. The documentary asks what drives her to attempt such an incredible feat, and follows Nikki's journey from its beginning - training and racing in the Rocky mountains - to her actual record attempt through Vermont's beautiful but brutal Green Mountains.
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Finding Traction Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
04/08/2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$31K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jaime Jacobson, Charles Dye
- Original Title
- Finding Traction
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 04/08/2014
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Budget
- $31K
- Production Studios
- Indigo Film Indigo Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jaime Jacobson, Charles Dye
Stefane Watkins
Department Leadership Roster
Jaime Jacobson
Director
Charles Dye
Director
Stefane Watkins
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Finding Traction
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What is Finding Traction about?
"Finding Traction" presents the inspirational story of ultra runner Nikki Kimball and her quest to become the fastest person in history to run America's oldest hiking trail, the 273-mile Long Trail. The documentary asks what drives her to attempt such an incredible feat, and follows Nikki's journey from its beginning - training and racing in the Rocky mountains - to her actual record attempt through Vermont's beautiful but brutal Green Mountains.
Who directed Finding Traction?
Finding Traction was directed by Jaime Jacobson, Charles Dye.
Who stars in Finding Traction?
The principal cast of Finding Traction includes Nikki Kimball.
When was Finding Traction released and how long is it?
Finding Traction was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Finding Traction?
Finding Traction holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).