Spirit of the marathon 2008 runners, comprising three amateurs and two elite racers, train and compete in the chicago marathon. The official trailer for the award winning documentary film spirit of the marathon. Intimate, fascinating portraits of six runners from all walks of life unfold as the film follows seasoned athletes and amateurs alike in their preparation for the big race. An entirely new running adventure, spirit of the marathon 2 expands on the first film looking further into this legendary event, its significance in peoples lives and ultimate impact on society. Filmed globally in north america, europe, africa and asia, the. Spirit of the marathon is the first film to capture the passion, drama and essence of.
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Spirit of the marathon is a 2007 documentary film directed by jon dunham. Video archive for the film spirit of the marathon ii, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 20. Additionally, the film s producersalong with ncm fathom events and movie theater circuit partners amc entertainment inc. Spirit of the marathon is the first ever nonfiction feature film to capture the drama and essence of the famed 26. I first watched this documentary in 2011, not long after i ran my first marathon.
It received a onenight limited release on over 600 screens in the united states on june 12, 20. 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. This article is about the 2008 film documenting the 2005 chicago marathon. Spirit of the marathon 2008 version while in miami, my good friend deanna invited a group of us to watch this during our marathon taper and it was perfect for. Spirit of the marathon is first film to capture the story, drama and. Fathom events and competitor group invite you to run the scenic streets and endure the lifechanging challenges of the rome marathon when spirit of the marathon ii arrives in movie theaters across. The xmen series is the seventh highest grossing film franchise of all time if youre into science fiction, action, super powers, awesome cgi, and even more awesome real effects, this is the series for you. You can receive the film as a gift by making a tax deductible donation to the. Spirit of the marathon is a film that takes a close and very personal look at the marathon as never before. Spirit of the marathon 2007 film complet en francais. Spirit of the marathon v 2008 film complet streaming vf. Spirit of the marathon is the first film to capture the passion, drama and essence of the famed 26. Spirit of the marathon 2007 pg 1h 44min documentary, sport 24 january 2008 usa the first ever featurelength film to capture the essence, drama and unique spectacle of the famed 26.
Film en streaming regarder film et series streaming gratuit. Director jon dunham shares about how the film was made, including what methods they used to film the runners, music production, overcoming obstacles, and why chicago was picked to. Spirit of the marathon jon dunham jon dunham gwendolen twist 2007 runners, comprising three amateurs and two elite racers, train and compete in the chicago marathon. Spirit of the marathon ii weaves the compelling stories of each runner the trials and the triumphs that paved their road to rome. The film chronicles the journey seven marathon runners experience leading up to competing in the 2012 rome marathon. Spirit of the marathon 2008 stream and watch online. Runners, comprising three amateurs and two elite racers, train and compete in the chicago marathon. You probably already know what the movies about, but just in case. The film also includes interviews with marathon greats such as stefano baldini, paula radcliffe, frank shorter and many others. October 25, 2008 this rousing and involving documentary explores different facets of the marathon and why some find it easy to get hooked. Following the release of the newest sequel logan in 2017, the xmen movie marathon will feature a huge nine movies to enjoy.
The first ever featurelength film to capture the essence, drama and unique spectacle of the famed 26. Its a complete look at everything boston marathon from some the people who know it best. I love the commentary by notable marathon runners such as kathrine switzer, frank shorter and paula radcliffe. Made up of amateurs and seasoned veterans of the long run, this documentary captures the desires of the athletes and the ensuing drama from their emotional stories.
The film stars professional marathoners deena kastor and daniel njenga, as well as four unique and determined amateurs, all preparing for the same event. It was screened at the chicago international film festival on october 5, 2007 and received a limited release in the united states on january 24, 2008. Best running documentaries 20 films about inspiring runners. Filmed globally in north america, europe, africa and asia, the movie brings together a diverse cast of amateur athletes and marathon luminaries. Deena kaster and ryan hall both share brief comments about the 2008 olympic marathon event. The film chronicles the journey six marathon runners experience while training and competing in the 2005 chicago marathon. I intentionally pile them on the bed so that i am forced to fold them before sleeping, but too often it results in an awkward, trynottoknocktoomanytinykidunderwearsonthefloor sleep. From the producers of the awardwinning documentary spirit of the marathon, this highlyanticipated sequel follows seven runners from around the world as they journey to the starting line of the rome marathon. Spirit of the marathon ii soundtrack from 20, composed by jeff beal. I challenge anybody to watch it and not shed a tear. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. Spirit of the marathon ii is a 20 documentary film directed by jon dunham, and the sequel to the 2008 film, spirit of the marathon. With dick beardsley, ryan bradley, leah caille, deena kastor.
Released by off the grid music in 20 containing music from spirit of the marathon ii 20. The documentary has emerged as a cult favorite in the running community. Spirit of the marathon is screening at select theaters throughout 2008 and will be on dvd sometime after that. That is the message at the heart of spirit of the marathon, a mildly appealing meditation upon the enduring mystique of longdistance. I know running a marathon to prepare for a marathon is not recommended, but this gave me a lot of confidence and less fear of the real marathon coming up. Watch spirit of the marathon ii movie online vimeo on. A diverse cast of nonprofessional runners attempt to complete the most difficult ultramarathon race series on earth. Anyway, thats my story of running my first marathon all unplanned and not properly through my training. Trailer for the documentary spirit of the marathon spirit of the marathon is the first film to capture the passion, drama and essence of the famed 26. The first ever featurelength film to capture the essence, drama and unique spectacle of the. Filmed on four continents, the movie brings together a diverse cast of amateur athletes and marathon luminaries. In fact, going into this only planning to run 20 miles kept me somewhat relaxed. Spirit of the marathon ii spirit of the marathon ii.