KICK 2026

Directed by Julia Schwalb

America’s fastest 1500m runner, Nikki Hiltz, races toward an Olympic berth while confronting the pressures of public scrutiny and expectations as a trans nonbinary athlete. With unprecedented access, KICK follows Nikki and their partner Emma through a season of elite competition, as the pursuit of a lifelong dream determines not only their future but who they become to themselves and to each other.