Spirit of the Marathon
by Jon Dunham
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Actor: Alberto Salazar, Dick Beardsley, Frank Shorter, Grete Waitz, Joan Benoit-SamuelsonDirector: Jon Dunham
Brand: Image Entertainment
Cinematographer: Jon Dunham
Cinematographer: Sarah Levy
Composer: Jeff Beal
Editor: Christo Brock
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 102 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-10-07
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Image Entertainment
Movie Reviews of Spirit of the Marathon
Movie Review: Happy to find a Marathon DVD!
Summary: 3 Stars
As a long time runner, I was just thrilled to find this DVD on marathon running.
While I enjoyed the documentary, and, in no way want to diminish it, I think I expected something different. I thought I would see more elite runners and clips of epic marathon moments.
Instead, it basically highlights 5 "ordinary" (non-elite) runners
and the emotional highs and lows that they go through as they each train for and run the marathon for different personal reasons. While I appreciate their stories, they weren't particularly inspiring to me. Perhaps it was the way the movie was made - it didn't stay on one person for long before they would cut to a different runner. It went back and forth a lot and I felt like I couldn't really get a grasp on anyone.
One of the best scenes for me was the sweeping shot of the starting line at the Chicago Marathon. Approx. 40,000 runners all lined up waiting to start appeared to go on forever! That shot was spectacular. I got very emotional seeing that.
All in all, a good, informative documentary. I wish there were more docs made on running.
Summary of Spirit of the Marathon
Spirit of the Marathon is the first film to capture the passion, drama and essence of the famed 26.2-mile Chicago 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. See why the Los Angeles Times said "Even if you've never run for anything but a bus, you'll... get swept up in this movie's inspiring journey"!Documentary DVD Video
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