Minnesota Native Jessie Diggins Documentary Available Now

If you were watching the Olympics for the last 2 weeks, you probably watched Jessie Diggins compete in the women's cross country ski events.  She had a rough go at first, and she had a fall.  She continued on, in pain and with it hard to breathe as she had bruised a couple of ribs during the fall.

In another event a couple of days later, still in pain, she powered through, determined to finish and do the best that she could considering the circumstances that she was now in, physically.  At the end of the run she collapsed, completely exhausted.  When she got up, she found out that she had won the bronze medal.  Crazy.  She was so surprised saying that she had no idea where she was as far as time goes, but just was pushing forward to finish the race.  It was very inspiring.

NEW DOCUMENTARY JUST RELEASED THIS WEEK

Now, just released yesterday, February 23rd, a documentary was released.  It's called Jessie Diggins Threshold.  It's available on the Peacock streaming network.

The film looks beyond the race course, sharing Diggins’ personal journey, including her experience with an eating disorder and how seeking professional support and embracing a healthier perspective on mental health reshaped both her career and her life.

DOCUMENTARY PRODUCED BY GREY'S ANATOMY ALUM

The documentary was filmed by Torsten and Lars Brinkema and it was produced by Patrick Dempsey - yes, McDreamy from Grey's Anatomy.  In the documentary, Diggins opens up about things in her personal life, and her journey during the 2023-24 World Cup season, ...her experiences, exploring vulnerability, stigma, recovery and pain, while shedding light on what it takes to remain human in a sport that continually pushes both body and mind beyond their limits.

This is a documentary not just about an athlete, but about the struggles and also the support that she received both personally and professionally.

“Jessie is a remarkable athlete and more importantly, a remarkable person,” said Patrick Dempsey, executive producer of the film. “The journey that she is sharing is profoundly meaningful and resonant, not only for her but for the countless other people who have faced the same struggle. I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of this production and to share her story with all of you.”

Definitely worth the watch.  Again, it's available now through the Peacock streaming network.  If you don't have it, you can get a trial for a couple of weeks, up to a month, and then cancel if you would like.

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