SPIRIT OF THE MARATHON (G)

LIMITED SCREENINGS ONLY!

A rare opportunity to see acclaimed running documentary Spirit of the Marathon when it races into select cinemas in Australia for a limited season on the big screen in HD.

Winner Audience Choice Award, Chicago International Film Festival 2007

Winner Best Picture Award, Mammoth Film Festival 2007

Director:
Jon Dunham

Starring:
Deena Kastor
Leah Caille
Gerald “Jerry” Meyers
Daniel Njenga
Lori O’Connor
Ryan Bradley

Plot Summary:
To many runners, a marathon is measured by much more than miles, kilometers or the hours it takes to complete – it’s measured by sweat, blisters and perseverance, as well as physical and mental endurance. The documentary, “Spirit of the Marathon”, captures the individual journeys six runners take to prepare for and ultimately face the challenge of the marathon in an extraordinary film that portrays the drama of the famed 26.2 mile race. More than a sports movie, “Spirit of the Marathon” is an inspirational journey of perseverance and personal triumph; a spectacle that will be embraced by runners and non-runners alike.

"It was a thrill to be a part of ‘Spirit of the Marathon’ and even more exciting to see the essence of this great sport captured so beautifully,” said Deena Kastor, 2004 Olympic Bronze Medalist and featured runner. “It is my greatest hope that millions will relate to ‘Spirit of the Marathon’ and that many more be inspired by it.”

Four years in the making, “Spirit of the Marathon” is the collaborative effort of Academy Award winner Mark Jonathan Harris and filmmaker/marathoners Jon Dunham and Gwendolen Twist. It is the first ever non-fiction feature film on the subject of the marathon. Filmed on four continents, the movie brings together a diverse cast of amateur athletes and marathon veterans

Genre:
Documentary

Duration:
104 Minutes

Origin:
U.S.A.

Language:
English

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