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Spirit of the Marathon

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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) 11/07/2008
2.5/5
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. Go to Full Review Justin Lowe The Hollywood Reporter 09/15/2008
A docu that makes pounding the pavement appear utterly uplifting. Go to Full Review New York Times 08/08/2008
3/5
A symphony of snapping sinews and pumping thighs... Enthusiastically directed by Jon Dunham. Go to Full Review Anya Weimann FILMINK (Australia) 10/31/2008
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. Go to Full Review Margaret Pomeranz At the Movies (Australia) 10/31/2008
3/5
Captures the preparation and, in an understandably restricted way, the race of the film's participants. And it's really moving. Go to Full Review Louise Keller Urban Cinefile 10/25/2008
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 .. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/11/2014 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! See more 01/26/2014 must watch doc for anyone who ran or will run a marathon. See more 06/04/2013 I really enjoyed this film because it captured the anticipation and excitement of training for a big event from both newbie and elite perspective. See more 06/04/2013 Saw this with my running friends...theater was packed. Inspired me! See more 06/04/2013 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. See more 06/04/2013 Even nonrunners will enjoy it. See more Read all reviews
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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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Movie Info

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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