Andy Fickman ("The Game Plan," "She's The Man") will direct the true-story sports biopic "Kicking Up Dirt" says Deadline.
Like "Soul Surfer" before it this film explores the inspirational journey of a female athlete up against the odds. In this case, four-time Womens Motocross Association champion Ashley Fiolek who has been deaf since birth. Fiolek became the youngest Wma champion at 18, winner of two consecutive X Games gold medals.
Kristin Rusk Robinson and Ian Deitchman ("Life As We Know It") are writing an adapted script that is based on Fiolek’s autobiography.
Fickman and Betsy Sullenger are producing the picture.
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