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Spirit of the Marathon

  PG

Jon Dunham

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Plot Summary

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"!

Credits

Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews

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88%
  • Reviews Counted: 8
  • Fresh: 7
  • Rotten: 1
  • Average Rating: 6.6/10

Top Critics' Reviews

Fresh: A symphony of snapping sinews and pumping thighs... Enthusiastically directed by Jon Dunham. – New York Times, Oct 3, 2012

Fresh: Even if you've never run for anything but a bus, you'll likely get swept up in this movie's inspiring journey of physical endurance and personal achievement. – Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, Jun 24, 2010

Fresh: A docu that makes pounding the pavement appear utterly uplifting. – Justin Lowe, Hollywood Reporter, Jun 24, 2010

Fresh: 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. – Anya Weimann, FILMINK (Australia), Jun 24, 2010

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Customer Reviews

Great movie!

Excellent work. Great for runners...you must watch it if you are training for a marathon

Inspiring

Nothing short of inspiring for beginners, wannabes, or those who simply admire anyone who wants to achieve a goal.

Spirit of the Marathon

Excellent!! Try watching this while running on the treadmill...you won't want to stop running!! I'm working on my speed and endurance and surprisingly this DVD motivates me to run faster and longer!! Excellent! Excellent DVD!!

Spirit of the Marathon
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  • $9.99
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Released: 2008

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