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The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar

The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar

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The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar

2018

1h 16m

8.2(26 votes)

TV Movie

Drama

Overview

Based on her book, this World Premiere film follows Simone Biles through the sacrifices and hard work that led her to win 19 Olympic and World Championship medals.

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Lifetime

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Cast & crew

9 featured cast members

Starring

Jeanté Godlock

Jeanté Godlock

Simone Biles

Kathleen Rose Perkins

Kathleen Rose Perkins

Aimee Boorman

Tisha Campbell

Tisha Campbell

Nellie Biles

Raven Bowens

Raven Bowens

Adria Biles

Kelsey Scott

Kelsey Scott

Shanon

Tim Beckmann

Tim Beckmann

Mr. Andrews

Marylin Norry

Martha Karolyi

Julius Tennon

Julius Tennon

Ron Biles

Takaya Kelly

Young Adria

Creative team

Directed by: Vanessa Parise
Written by: Kelly Fullerton
Produced by: Christian Bruyère

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