Spirit of the Marathon

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Spirit of the Marathon

PG

2007

1h 44m

Documentary

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Runners, comprising three amateurs and two elite racers, train and compete in the Chicago Marathon.

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

In its more tranquil stretches, Spirit of the Marathon might be mistaken for a feature-length sneaker advertisement, but if you're looking for inspiration, you could do worse.

Rated: 2.5/5

Nov 7, 2008

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Justin Lowe

The Hollywood Reporter

A docu that makes pounding the pavement appear utterly uplifting.

Sep 15, 2008

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New York Times

A symphony of snapping sinews and pumping thighs... Enthusiastically directed by Jon Dunham.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 8, 2008

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Anya Weimann

FILMINK (Australia)

Surely a special treat for Chicagoans and marathoners alike, especially for how it provides a human face for one of the city's major annual highlights.

Oct 31, 2008

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Margaret Pomeranz

At the Movies (Australia)

Captures the preparation and, in an understandably restricted way, the race of the film's participants. And it's really moving.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 31, 2008

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Louise Keller

Urban Cinefile

This rousing and involving documentary explores different facets of the marathon and why some find it easy to get hooked. It is clear that the marathon is much more than an interest. It is a passion, an obsession and a way of life ..

Oct 25, 2008

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My complete utter respect and appreciation to these people!! They're nothing but role models! Someday i'll be doing the Boston,chicago and NYC marathon! I know it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

must watch doc for anyone who ran or will run a marathon.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

I really enjoyed this film because it captured the anticipation and excitement of training for a big event from both newbie and elite perspective.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

Saw this with my running friends...theater was packed. Inspired me!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

Very inspirational movie and well done overall. You got to see the elite marathoners as real people, and the scrolling shot of the start of the Chicago Marathon - which showed the tens of thousands of runners who aimed to run 26.2 that morning brought tears to my eyes.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

Even nonrunners will enjoy it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Jon Dunham

Director

Jon Dunham

Producer

Gwendolen Twist

Producer

Mark Jonathan Harris

Executive Producer

Jeff Beal

Original Music

Jon Dunham

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Synopsis

Runners, comprising three amateurs and two elite racers, train and compete in the Chicago Marathon.

Director: Jon Dunham
Producer: Jon Dunham, Gwendolen Twist
Production Co: Calico 1880
Rating: PG (Incidental Smoking|Some Thematic Elements|Language)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 7, 2008
Runtime: 1h 44m

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