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KICK

IFC Center
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 6:15 PM
 
On the road to the Olympics, American runner Nikki Hiltz kindles love and reconciles their identity as a trans nonbinary athlete with the undue scrutiny of a society that resists their place.
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FF Admission Child - $18.00
FF Admission Senior - $18.00
FF Admission General Admission - $20.00

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 WORLD PREMIERE American runner Nikki Hiltz is on the brink of triumph, steps away from achieving the ultimate goal of representing the US in the Olympic Games. As Nikki approaches this career milestone, they reconcile their identity as a trans nonbinary athlete in a fraught political atmosphere. A love story that centers queer joy, Kick revolves around an athlete’s humanity amid the backdrop of cynical cultural conversations and increasingly policed bodies and identities. - Brandon Harrison

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Julia Schwalb and protagonists/athletes Nikki Hiltz and Emma Gee.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.
Film Details
Film Title in Original Language:Kick
Year:2026
Running Time:83
Language:English
Director:Julia Schwalb
Executive Producer:Megan Rapinoe
Tegan and Sara
Hallee Adelman
Camille Bernier-Green
Roger & Carin Ehrenberg
Eileen A. Ryan
Matthew Singer
Juliette Morris
Producer:Samantha Bloom
Grace Zahrah
Alex Schmider
Zackary Drucker
Julia Schwalb
Editor:Moira Hamilton
Cinematographer:Curren Sheldon
Composer:Para One
Original music by SWITCH x Tegan and Sara
Cast:Nikki Hiltz
Emma Gee
DOC NYC
Event Years:2026
Festival Section:GAME FACE CINEMA
Film Genres:LGBTQIA+
Sports and Games
Programmer: Brandon Harrison
World Premiere
Social Issues