THE FILM
Racing Grand Teton is a documentary about the evolving drama of Michelino Sunseri’s controversial Grand Teton speed record. The new fastest known time, a record rejected, criminal charges, heartbreak and new romance, a first-amendment lawsuit by the filmmakers, U.S. Senate and House intervention, a trial in U.S. District Court, and then a PRESIDENTIAL PARDON.
The film offers inside access to the eccentric world of mountain runners, the harrowing halls of federal power and their unlikely Trump-era collision. A true story that at times feels scripted, it follows a group of ragtag friends on a journey that challenges your preconceptions.
Slated for release in 2026.
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CAST AND CREW
Professional mountain runner // The North Face athlete // Bartender
The lead, a North Face-sponsored mountain runner chasing the Grand Teton speed record (a.k.a. fastest known time or FKT), on the back of heartbreak. Off the trail, the Tahoe-native makes a mean Bloody Mary behind Grand Targhee’s Trap Bar. Michelino represented USA Track and Field in the 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships.
Michelino Sunseri
Professional mountain runner // Arc’teryx athlete // Biologist
British Columbian biologist turned Arc’teryx elite runner touring the U.S. in her van. Jazmine evolves from Michelino’s North Face teammate, her prior sponsor, to his romantic partner in Act II. In Act III, Jazmine attempts the women’s Grand Teton speed record and represents Team Canada in the World Championships.
Jazmine Lowther
Fior Executive Producer // Lawyer // Investor
In Act I, filmhand and friend of Michelino. In Act II, the strategist and tactician responsible for courtroom and political escalations. He sues the federal government, then breaks out his Harvard Law degree to represent Michelino pro bono. The former banker left Wall Street amid COVID lockdowns, moving to Jackson Hole to pursue entrepreneurial initiatives.
Alex Rienzie
Fior Director and Founder // Civil engineer
Athlete-filmmaker and friend of Michelino who documents his attempt, then sues the federal government alongside Alex. Before becoming the fastest photographer in the west, the Coloradan was a civil engineer in San Diego. His clients include Arc'teryx, La Sportiva, Buff, Feathered Friends and American Alpine Club, among many others.
