The Frenchy

Screened at FCFF 2018

  • Year 2018
  • Country USA
  • Runtime 14 min
  • Director Michelle Smith
  • Topics

Film Synopsis

Jacques “The Frenchy” Houot is a Colorado icon. He is an 82-year-old badass athlete who gets after it non-stop on skis, mountain bike, and the cyclocross race circuit. He inspires us with his contagious love of life, epic tales of survival, ability to counter aging though laughter, and his impace on the community over decades.

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