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Hali Sheriff training on uneven parallel bars at the Nissen headquarters. Hali Sheriff captures the Junior Olympic National Title in Sarasota, Florida. Hali being coached by mother, Ginny Sheriff. Blue Mound Gym Club: Paul Sheriff, Cindy Strum, Hali Sheriff, Alice Bean, Lynette Damery, Becky Brown, Marnie Bankson, Toby Towson. Blue Mound Gym Club. Blue Mound Gym Club. Blue Mound Leader, June 23, 1966.

Press

Philadelphia Inquirer story - Part 2 Philadelphia Inquirer Story - Part 1

Film helped Temple professor face family's death 45 years later - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Tragic death of an athlete and her parents is the focus of brother's documentary - Herald & Review

Local Olympic Hopeful, Gone Too Soon, Leaves Legacy for Film - Herald & Review

Documentary highlights Blue Mound gymnastic success, community loss - Herald & Review

Interview with Paul Sheriff - WAND Today

New Hope International Film Festival - New Hope Film Fest

New Trailer: My Sister Hali - Fullshot Cine Mag

Personal Story Featured Award - NYC Chain Festival

Interviews

Interview with Paul Sheriff

Filmmaker Paul Sheriff talks candidly about growing up in Blue Mound, Illinois in the 1960's and his personal reservations about making the documentary, My Sister Hali.

Interview with Bob Fallstrom

Sports Editor Bob Fallstrom talks about covering the phenomenally talented gymnast, Hali Sheriff, and the formation of the Blue Mound Gymnastics Club.

Interview with Marnie Bankson

Gymnastics team member, Marnie Bankson, discusses the formation of the Blue Mound Gym Club and its relationship to the community.

Interview with Muriel Grossfeld

Gymnastics icon, Muriel Grossfeld, discusses the status of womens gymnastics in America in the 1960's as well as the incredible talent of Hali Sheriff and the routines of the 12 year old gymnast.

Interview with Toby Towson

National gymnastic gold medalist, Toby Towson, reflects on the gymnastics training at the Blue Mound Gym Club.