We are excited to invite you to the upcoming premiere of the film "Monte: Can’t Stop Won’t Stop," starring Demonte Cosby, produced by Patagonia. The film tells the story of Monte, an RCC alumni, who, as a high schooler growing up in the public-housing projects of Richmond, Virginia's East End, faced endless challenges. However, through his passion for mountain biking, he discovered a different route forward and overcame the struggles along the way.
"Monte" is a powerful tale that showcases the transformative power of a simple object: a bicycle. For Demonte Cosby, the bike became a bridge between two different worlds and a vehicle for overcoming adversity.
His story was first picked up by Jess Daddio from Harrisonburg who wrote about Monte and the Richmond Cycling Corps in an article for REI. Since then, Monte’s trajectory has only gone up. Jess shared his story with Patagonia, and has been instrumental in making this project happen. We cannot thank her enough.
We invite you to join us in celebrating the premiere on April 29th at Warren Wilson College, and will include a pre-screening bikepacking workshop, a raffle, a screening of the film, and an exclusive Q&A session with the Monte and the Director, Dave Mayers
The premiere promises to be an unforgettable event, where you will have the opportunity to experience this incredible story on the big screen for the first time. Jalen Bazile, the film tour host and professional outdoorsman, will kick off the event with a mountain bike expedition workshop, during which he will share skills for all-day or multi day trips—from bikepacking and backcountry pro tips, to building your repair kit and route planning. After the screening, he’ll be hosting the Q&A with Monte and Dave to answer any burning questions you may have. And of course, we will be there to answer and questions and celebrate our boy Demonte!
This is a unique opportunity to support an RCC alumni, and to be inspired by a story that transcends boundaries and touches the hearts of audiences of all backgrounds. We look forward to welcoming you to the premiere and sharing this unforgettable experience with you.
Don't miss out on this event! Join us for a night of cinema, celebration, and inspiration.
See you at the premiere!
Sincerely,
Matt Kuhn