Netflix released the trailer for the documentary Sisters on Track, an intimate portrait of girlhood following three determined sisters in Brooklyn. Directed by Corinne van der Borch and Tone Grøttjord-Glenne, the film premieres at Tribeca Film Festival and debuts on the streaming platform on June 24, 2021.
Sisters on Track chronicles the coming-of-age story of the Sheppard sisters: Tai, Rainn, and Brooke who were propelled into the national spotlight in 2016 with their first-time wins at the Junior Olympics. The resulting media storm landed the trio on the cover of Sports Illustrated Kids as “SportsKids of the Year” and they were able to move from shelters into their own home.
The film offers a rare intimate glimpse into a tight-knit Brooklyn family’s journey to recover from trauma and tragedy. With the support of their mother, Tonia Handy, and the guidance of coach Jean Bell, the Sheppard sisters aim to beat the odds, dream big and aspire to higher education as they are finding their voices as athletes and students – all while processing the growing pains of adolescence. At the heart of the story is the bond between sisters and an entire community of women, passing the baton of self-empowerment and hope through track and field, from one generation to another.
Award-winning Dutch director Corinne van der Borch is based in Brooklyn. Corinne’s feature debut, Girl With Black Balloons, won the main award at DOC NYC in 2011. Tone Grøttjord-Glenne is an award-winning Norwegian director and producer. Her films Brothers and Prirechnyy premiered at IDFA, and her film All That I Am premiered in competition at Hot Docs 2020.
Watch the official trailer for Sisters on Track.
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