synopsis
Butterfly in a Blizzard shares a deeply personal look into professional snowboarder Kimmy Fasani’s extraordinary journey into motherhood and what this new phase of life reveals about her past. Fasani and her family opened all doors to capture her metamorphosis from globe-trotting winter sports icon to mom, while exploring matrescence, a newly coined term that encompasses a woman’s transition into motherhood. Throughout the film, the blizzards hit again and again, coming in waves of identity shifts, childhood trauma, relationship struggles and a cancer diagnosis. Through raw and intimate footage captured over five years and supported by leading expert voices in maternal health, Fasani fights through life’s storms while maintaining her place in a sport she loves and evolving to become the mother she strives to be.
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testimonials
Butterfly in a Blizzard is a must watch. It does the remarkable job of telling Kimmy Fasani’s story in a way that both truly inspirational and also fully human. Kimmy does the rare but incredible job of letting us into her world, full of passion, drive, worry and hope. This is one of the most beautiful films I’ve ever seen. It is not just a story for mountain athletes or mothers, it’s a film for anyone and everyone.
Beth Rodden
What an incredible film! it really captured the behind-the-scenes of being a professional snowboarder coupled with a beautiful story of struggle and perseverance. After watching this film i’ve never felt more connected to her and I’m just so proud to be her friend.
Shaun White
Butterfly in a Blizzard is an authentic, intimate, and powerful portrayal of the life of professional snowboarder Kimmy Fasani. More than just a sports documentary, it delves deep into the raw and often untold challenges of being an elite athlete while navigating the complexities of life and motherhood. The film artfully captures Fasani’s journey as she faces and overcomes seemingly insurmountable obstacles. It celebrates the strength it takes not just to survive life’s storms but to carve a path through them with grit and grace. This film is more than just the story of a snowboarder, it is a powerful reminder of the human spirit’s capacity for love, hope and what it means to persevere and thrive against all odds.
Donna Carpenter
Kimmy Fasani’s film, Butterfly in a Blizzard, is a powerful testament to the raw and unfiltered experience of motherhood, loss, and life’s adversities. It inspires not just athlete moms like me, but anyone who has faced unexpected hardships. Kimmy’s resilience and passion for the mountains shine, showing us there’s always a path through the storm.
Leanne Pelosi
Kimmy has faced, fought, and survived more challenges than most of us, even her close friends could comprehend. That she’s done it while ascending to the top of podiums, award stages, and some of the world’s most intimidating mountains makes her a role model whose story of resiliency is sure to inspire people from all walks of life.
Kristi Leskinen
the team
Kimmy fasani
Executive Producer
The trailblazing snowboard icon who has been awarded Rider of the Year, landed the first women's double backflip in a terrain park, and has cemented her status as a legendary athlete. She's also a fierce advocate for women in action sports, a savvy entrepreneur, and a resilient breast cancer survivor—all while balancing life as a mom.
tyler hamlet
Co-Director / Director of Photography
An award-winning action sports producer and director with a background as a US national freestyle skier, blends two decades of industry expertise and creative vision to craft acclaimed films for ESPN and Red Bull, all while making time to swim with his Newfoundland.
