How to Win a Tickle Fight (2016) – Documentary

The fourth collaboration with Hands on Film, How to Win a Tickle Fight, was Mike’s second feature length documentary and was filmed over 2.5 years as Mike continued to connect with a friend of his who was dying cancer.

Synopsis: How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered as more than a “sick person.” Kristen, Brock’s wife, wants to maintain a closeness with her husband even while he is dying. And their son Ben... he just wants to have fun with his mom and dad. Through their difficult journey, the family comes to realizes that many things can still go right even when things have gone terribly wrong.

Directed & Edited by: Mike Lang
Funded by: Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs
Produced by: Hands On Films - www.handsonfilms.com