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Spirit of the Marathon

  • 20072007
  • PGPG
  • 1h 44m
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Spirit of the Marathon (2007)
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The first ever feature-length film to capture the essence, drama and unique spectacle of the famed 26.2-mile race, the production features five runners - three amateurs and two elites - as t... Read allThe first ever feature-length film to capture the essence, drama and unique spectacle of the famed 26.2-mile race, the production features five runners - three amateurs and two elites - as they train for and ultimately run the Chicago Marathon.The first ever feature-length film to capture the essence, drama and unique spectacle of the famed 26.2-mile race, the production features five runners - three amateurs and two elites - as they train for and ultimately run the Chicago Marathon.
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    • Jon Dunham
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    • Dick Beardsley
    • Ryan Bradley
    • Leah Caille
    • Jon Dunham
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    • Ryan Bradley
    • Leah Caille
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    Deena Kastor
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    Bill Rodgers
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    The movie focused on several people from all walks of life (professional, younger, older, etc.) who have decided to take on the challenge of the marathon. It presents all of their compelling stories and gives us insight into the training (both mental and physical) that goes into preparing for such an arduous run.

    Additionally, the movie provides a good amount of detail about the history of the sport, with commentary from writers, historians, athletes, etc., who all think of this as the ultimate human competition.

    The movie is well-written, well-scored, and has very, very genuine people who I could relate to. It does a great job in helping the audience live the marathon race through these characters, feeling elated at their successes, diminished when they fail, and anxious when they see the finish line in the distance.

    Big thumbs up!
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      • January 24, 2008 (United States)
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      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
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      • Calico 1880
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