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Best Movie, Milan International FICTS Sports Festival
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Outstanding Documentary, India Sports Movie Festival
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- Cleveland
- Austin
- Atlanta
- Urban World
- Atlantic
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- Temecula
“Inspirational and rousing, it left me feeling the way you should after watching a good movie about running, like going for a run!” - Dean Karnazes, Ultramarathon Man
“It's pure inspiration every step of the way.” - Toronto Star
“Inspirational sports movies are hard to beat, and this doc is particularly potent.” - SF Bay Guardian
“Makes us laugh and tear up while watching.” - Contra Costa Times
“These kids are the real deal. Cheer them on.” - Andrew Stanton, Director, Wall-E
“Anyone who aspires to run a marathon will be motivated to take on the challenge.” - David Willey, Editor in chief Runner's World Magazine
When teenagers from one of the nation’s toughest neighborhoods in Oakland, California sign up to train for a marathon, they begin the journey of a lifetime.

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