Kiss My Wheels

A diverse and colorful group of adolescents with physical disabilities emerges into the magic of national wheelchair basketball competition.

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Series
True Stories
Premiere Date
October 1, 2003
Length
60 minutes
Funding Initiative
Series and Special Projects
  • Award laurels-r Created with Sketch.
    2003 Chicago International Television Competition-Silver Hugo, Sports Program Category
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    2003 Rocky Mountain Southwest Region Emmy Award-Editing-Program and Documentaries
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    2003 Rocky Mountain Southwest Region Emmy Award-Feature Program
    • Producer

    Miguel Grunstein

    Producer

    Dale Kruzic

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    The Film

    When the Zia Hot Shots, a diverse crew of adolescent wheelchair basketball players, roll out on the court, they are not considered "different." Kiss My Wheels> explores the talents that thrive in unlikely arenas, and the spirit that drives these young athletes in the intensity of national competition.

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