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Desert Runners

  • 20132013
  • 1h 39m
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7.5/10
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Desert Runners (2013)
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A diverse cast of non-professional runners attempt to complete the most difficult ultramarathon race series on Earth. Their dramatic journey takes them across the World's most picturesque ye... Read allA diverse cast of non-professional runners attempt to complete the most difficult ultramarathon race series on Earth. Their dramatic journey takes them across the World's most picturesque yet brutal landscapes, pushing their bodies, hearts and spirits through a myriad of external... Read allA diverse cast of non-professional runners attempt to complete the most difficult ultramarathon race series on Earth. Their dramatic journey takes them across the World's most picturesque yet brutal landscapes, pushing their bodies, hearts and spirits through a myriad of external and internal obstacles. DESERT RUNNERS delves into the mindset of ultra-athletes, and the... Read all
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  • Director
    • Jennifer Steinman Sternin
  • Stars
    • Samantha Gash
    • Tremaine Kent
    • David O'Brien
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  • Director
    • Jennifer Steinman Sternin
  • Stars
    • Samantha Gash
    • Tremaine Kent
    • David O'Brien
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    • 2User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Samantha Gash
    • Selfas Self
    Tremaine Kent
    • Selfas Self
    David O'Brien
    • Selfas Self
    Ricky Paugh
    • Selfas Self
    Marie O'Brien
    • Self - Dave's Wifeas Self - Dave's Wife
    Colin O'Brien
    • Selfas Self
    Clive Kent
    • Self - Tremaine's Fatheras Self - Tremaine's Father
    Kyle Kent
    • Self - Tremaine's Sonas Self - Tremaine's Son
    Star Kent
    • Self - Tremaine's Daughteras Self - Tremaine's Daughter
    Lisa Tamati
    • Self - Professional Runneras Self - Professional Runner
    Paul Acheson
    • Selfas Self
    Lucy Rivers-Bulkeley
    • Selfas Self
    Diego Carvajal
    Diego Carvajal
    • Selfas Self
    Bud Cook
    • Selfas Self
    Peter Jong
    • Selfas Self
    Stan Lee
    • Selfas Self
    Terumasa Mori
    • Selfas Self
    Linda Quirk
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      • Jennifer Steinman Sternin
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    6/10
    A Bit of a Jog - Just a Stroll
    The ultra-marathon runs themselves are worth max stars. Filmed in 2010 in: 1. Atacama, Chili desert (driest). 2. Gobi desert, China (windiest). 3. Sahara desert, Egypt (hottest). 4. Antarctica (coldest, and precipitation is very low). Each run is over about a five day period (each night is recovery time) and totaling, ball park, 150 miles each. Great quotes, "What the hell am I doing here?", "Marathon is too conventional." Most impressive, and we know this from so many human endeavors, are the lengths we go to to help others. (Yes, there are also many examples of "me-firstism".) The most poignant helping was between Lisa and Samantha, and there were others.

    The film reminds me that obsessions can result in paying a price, if not sooner, then later down the road. Missing from the film was the financial cost for each runner to participate, and the overall cost and challenges of promoting the runs. Also missing was more on the death of one of the runners as well as backlash from a Lisa Tamati criticism (warranted or not). Also why, she and others, failed to complete the four desert runs in a year goal. She just disappears from the film.
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    • Release date
      • December 6, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Δρομείς της ερήμου
    • Filming locations
      • Atacama Desert, Chile
    • Production companies
      • Smush Media
      • Salty Features
      • Spoken Media
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      1 hour 39 minutes
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