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Guor Marial's difficult and triumphant journey from refugee to world-renowned athlete.

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Peter Rainer FilmWeek (LAist) Jul 22, 2020
A worthy subject for a film. It's a bit scattershot as a piece of documentary filmmaking... But it's a powerful movie. Go to Full Review Claudia Puig FilmWeek (LAist) Jul 22, 2020
I love this film. It's so powerful, moving, and inspirational. Go to Full Review Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter Jun 18, 2020
A powerfully inspirational tale that could tide you over until the next Olympics. Go to Full Review Robin Holabird KUNR (Reno, NV) Jul 19, 2021
Focusing on the journey rather than finish, the documentary runs well as motivating inspiration for many walks-or, make that runs-of life. Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com Nov 20, 2020
3/5
[Confirms] Chaganty as an exciting torchbearer of weird, adult genre cinema for our increasingly twisted times. Go to Full Review Alysha Prasad One Room With A View Nov 20, 2020
4/5
A must-see for those who love a good adrenaline rush. Paulson and Allen both give fantastic performances, bringing the film all the way to one of the most cathartic endings this year. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Leaburn O @RT35452347 Jun 16, 2025 Not the most tightly made production but it’s a huge story of hope in amongst a childhood of trauma. A great story and the pictures of the family reunion are heartwarming. Watched on Amazon Prime. See more Jul 17, 2020 this movie is all runners in the world See more Jul 11, 2020 It is an exceptional real-life story captured smartly and emotionally and takes the viewer on an emotional roller coaster ride. It is heart-wrenching and inspiring. It is a story that will find 100% of the viewing audience cheering for the protagonist. See more Jun 22, 2020 The most inspiring movie. It is a story we all should know. One of heartbreak, redemption and of transcendent hope. Truly a must see. See more Jun 20, 2020 An incredible and inspiring documentary! Guor's story has a powerful message of hope for the whole world. See more Jun 20, 2020 This documentary was amazing and motivating! See more Read all reviews
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Bill Gallagher

Director

Guor Marial

Actor

Bill Gallagher

Screenwriter

Eric Daniel Metzgar

Screenwriter

Bill Gallagher

Producer

Lindsay Narain

Executive Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Guor Marial's difficult and triumphant journey from refugee to world-renowned athlete.
Director
Bill Gallagher
Producer
Bill Gallagher
Screenwriter
Bill Gallagher, Eric Daniel Metzgar
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 19, 2020
Runtime
1h 28m
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