Spirit of the Marathon

Spirit of the Marathon

Spirit of the Marathon

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Spirit of the Marathon

2008

1h 44m

7.2(8 votes)

Documentary

Overview

Four years in the making, Spirit of the Marathon is the collaborative effort of three-time Academy Award winner Mark Jonathan Harris, Telly Award winner and director/marathoner Jon Dunham and producer/marathoner Gwendolen Twist. It is the first film to capture the story, drama and ultimate essence of the legendary 26.2 mile running event. Filmed globally in North America, Europe, Africa and A

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Dick Beardsley

Dick Beardsley

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Ryan Bradley

Ryan Bradley

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Leah Caille

Leah Caille

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Deena Kastor

Deena Kastor

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Jerry Meyers

Jerry Meyers

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Daniel Njenga

Daniel Njenga

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Lori O'Connor

Lori O'Connor

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Paula Radcliffe

Paula Radcliffe

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Bill Rodgers

Bill Rodgers

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Frank Shorter

Frank Shorter

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