Kristen Lappas
Kristen Lappas is a director and producer with Words + Pictures. Lappas has twice won Emmys for her short sports documentaries (Blackfeet Boxing: Not Invisible and A Mountain to Climb) and has also had her work featured at the Tribeca Film Festival, and honored by AFI Docs, the NAMIC Vision Awards,…
Known For
4 titles
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
Reeve's rise to becoming a film star follows with a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After the accident, he became an activist for spinal cord injury treatments and disability ri...
Giannis: The Marvelous Journey
The story of Giannis Antetokounmpo, global NBA superstar, from the streets of Athens to becoming an NBA champion and two-time league MVP.
The Lionheart
Dan Wheldon, a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion, died on the track, shocking the world of motorsports to its very core. Ten years later, Sebastian and Oliver Wheldon continue their father's practice.
Algiers, America: The Relentless Pursuit
Algiers, America chronicles the journey of Coach Brice Brown and the Edna Karr Cougars a predominantly Black high school in Algiers, New Orleans as they chase their future, their dreams, and a fifth state championship in six seasons.