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From the Ground Up

In the feature documentary FROM THE GROUND UP, former meat-eating college football player Santino Panico goes on a journey to rediscover the athlete within--this time, as a vegan. As he meets with vegetarian and vegan elite competitors, this story about food and sport expands to confront the social norms and far-reaching impacts of food choices.

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  • Steph Davis

    Steph Davis

    Herself (professional climber)

  • Scott Jurek

    Scott Jurek

    Himself (ultra runner)

  • RIch Roll

    RIch Roll

    Himself

  • Carol J. Adams

    Carol J. Adams

    Herself

  • Gene Baur

    Gene Baur

  • Anna Ehrgott

    Anna Ehrgott

    Herself (surfer)

Overview

In the feature documentary FROM THE GROUND UP, former meat-eating college football player Santino Panico goes on a journey to rediscover the athlete within--this time, as a vegan. As he meets with vegetarian and vegan elite competitors, this story about food and sport expands to confront the social norms and far-reaching impacts of food choices.

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