Spirit of the marathon ii weaves the compelling stories of each runner the trials and the triumphs that paved their road to rome. Featuring all new cast of athletes as they run the iconic streets of rome. My kids attended parts of the 24hour movie marathon i held last year. Spirit of the marathon ii will expand upon the first film as we look further into this legendary event. If youre not a marathoner, spirit of the marathon ii may feel like a slog. May 14, 20 official video content provided by spirit of the marathon or one of its authorized agents. I first watched this documentary in 2011, not long after i ran my first marathon. Mar 30, 2017 the film follows the journey of a fictional character rocky balboa along his path to becoming one of the worlds greatest boxers its ever seen. Best running documentaries 20 films about inspiring runners.
The documentary also features insightful interviews with marathon greats such as stefano baldini, paula radcliffe, frank shorter, and many others, as they offer perspective and insight into this legendary race. May 30, 20 i am also very excited about the imminent release of spirit of the marathon ii, which follows 7 runners on their journey back to where it all began rome. Spirit of the marathon ii 20 stream and watch online. The film follows the journey of a fictional character rocky balboa along his path to becoming one of the worlds greatest boxers its ever seen. Jon dunham jon dunham gwendolen twist 20 runners from around the world train and run in a marathon on the streets of rome. Boston, the first featurelength documentary film about the boston marathon, is in the works. Spirit of the marathon ii in theaters next week runner. Its creators say the movie will go well beyond the 20 bombings to retrace the iconic footraces. Spirit of the marathon ii weaves the compelling stories of each runner the trials and the. In its more tranquil stretches, spirit of the marathon might be mistaken for a featurelength sneaker advertisement, but if youre looking for. Spirit of the marathon ii 20 in this movie guide, you can find the most important information about tv films and premieres in 3d in the u. Its a complete look at everything boston marathon from some the people who know.
A little soreness in my right ankle but i was able to complete a 2 mile recovery run this morning with no issues. It follows 6 runners as they prepare to run the 2005 chicago marathon. Jun 06, 20 jon dunhams second marathon movie, spirit of the marathon ii, will appear in about 600 movie theaters around the country next wednesday, june 12. With domenico anzini, epiphanie nyirabarame, domenico scipioni, cliff scott. Sep 12, 2016 spirit of the marathon ii weaves the compelling stories of each runner the trials and the triumphs that paved their road to rome. Rocky 1976 rocky ii 1979 rocky iii 1982 rocky iv 1985. The documentary also features insightful interviews with marathon greats such as.
I figured that due to health problems i would never run again, but this film, and. Spirit of the marathon ii spirit of the marathon ii. From the filmmakers who brought you the awardwinning documentary spirit of the marathon comes spirit of the marathon ii. That got me to thinking about what a kidfriendly, highquality movie marathon would look like. Rentals include 7 days to start watching this video and 7 days to finish once started. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. Watch spirit of the marathon ii movie online vimeo on. Boston is the filmmakers third and final film on the subject and marks the first time in the legendary races history that the complete story will be told in a featurelength film.
Spirit of the marathon is a film that takes a close and very personal look at the marathon as never before. Spirit of the marathon ii soundtrack from 20, composed by jeff beal. Runners from around the world train and run in a marathon on the streets of rome. Video archive for the film spirit of the marathon ii, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 20. Released by off the grid music in 20 containing music from spirit of the marathon ii 20. Spirit of the marathon ii official trailer youtube. Nov 25, 2019 the best running documentaries that will inspire you to move. Fortunately, the spirit of the marathon ii had a special one night showing at the movie theater across the street from my house so there was no way i was going to miss it. The best running documentaries that will inspire you to move. Team world vision runners head to the movies for june 12.
The critically acclaimed production, which has become a cult classic among runners, was followed by spirit of the marathon ii in 20. From the producers of the awardwinning documentary spirit of the marathon, this highlyanticipated sequel follows seven runners from around. Academyawardwinning film team shares passion project with runners across the country in spirit of the marathon ii debut contact. New film takes long view of boston marathon the boston globe. The competitor group, along with organizations representing all facets of the running industry, has launched to raise money for the one fund boston and promote the sport of running. Every day we add the best movies for you to decide what you want to buy or rent and watch on tv. Fathom events and competitor group invite you to run the scenic streets and endure the lifechanging challenges of the rome marathon when spirit of the marathon ii arrives in movie theaters across. Spirit of the marathon is the first film to capture the passion, drama and essence of the famed 26.
Spirit of the marathon ii 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. We spoke with awardwinning director and producer jon dunham, a 27time marathon finisher, about his passion for. Official video content provided by spirit of the marathon or one of its authorized agents. Jun 12, 20 video archive for the film spirit of the marathon ii, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 20. It received a onenight limited release on over 600 screens in the united states on june 12, 20. Spirit of the marathon ii will expand upon the first film as we look further into this legendary event, its significance in the sporting world, and its impact on society. Boston narrated by academy award winner matt damon is jons third feature film, which tells the story of the famed boston marathon and the year following the 20 bombings. Spirit of the marathon ii in theaters next week runners. I know running a marathon to prepare for a marathon is not recommended, but this gave me a lot of confidence and less fear of the real marathon coming up.
We spoke with awardwinning director and producer jon dunham, a 27time marathon finisher, about his passion for the sport, why this film is particularly meaningful, and more. Jon dunhams second marathon movie, spirit of the marathon ii, will appear in about 600 movie theaters around the country next wednesday, june 12. The critically acclaimed film, which has become a cult classic among runners, was followed by spirit of the marathon ii filmed in rome in 2012. The film chronicles the journey six marathon runners experience while training and competing in the 2005 chicago marathon. There are 15 theaters in his hometown of atlanta set to show the film on june 12. Spirit of the marathon ii 20 cast and crew moviefone. Weve assembled a variety of films based on recommendations from friends, recent releases which we missed, entries from great film lists, and more. I challenge anybody to watch it and not shed a tear. From the producers of the awardwinning documentary spirit of the marathon, this. I love the commentary by notable marathon runners such as kathrine switzer, frank shorter and paula radcliffe.
Feb 06, 20 spirit of the marathon ii will expand upon the first film as we look further into this legendary event, its significance in the sporting world, and its impact on society. Log in to your account to automatically apply your fandango credit to your next purchase. The first ever featurelength film to capture the essence, drama and unique spectacle of the famed 26. The director picked really good people for the movie. From the producers of the awardwinning documentary spirit of the marathon, this highlyanticipated sequel follows seven runners from around the world as they journey to the starting line of the rome marathon. We dont know until the movie marathon what we are going to get. The first ever featurelength film to capture the essence, drama and unique spectacle of the famed. Spirit of marathon ii times favorite theater button. Spirit of the marathon ii is a passion project made by marathon runners and.
Jun, 20 fortunately, the spirit of the marathon ii had a special one night showing at the movie theater across the street from my house so there was no way i was going to miss it. Spirit of the marathon ii is a 20 documentary film directed by jon dunham, and the sequel to the 2008 film, spirit of the marathon. I saw the first spirit of the marathon documentary a few years ago and have watched it a couple times since. Watch spirit of the marathon ii movie online vimeo on demand. It was screened at the chicago international film festival on october 5, 2007 and received a limited release in the united states on january 24, 2008. Spirit of the marathon is a 2007 documentary film directed by jon dunham. The film stars professional marathoners deena kastor and daniel njenga, as well as four unique and determined amateurs, all preparing for the same event. Exchange receive your entire order amount as fandango credits that never expires saved to your active fandango vip account. Its creators say the movie will go well beyond the 20 bombings to retrace the iconic. Watch this video and hear what legendary marathon coach jeff galloway has to say about spirit of the marathon ii. Spirit of the marathon ii dvd 20 region 1 us import ntsc. Additionally, the films producersalong with ncm fathom events and movie theater circuit partners amc entertainment inc. Spirit of the marathon ii official theatrical trailer youtube. The film chronicles the history from its debut in 1897 to 2014, the year after the tragic 20 bombings.
Spirit of the marathon ii 20 runners from around the world train and run in a marathon on the streets of rome. 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. Spirit of marathon ii times movie tickets fandango. My thoughts immediately went to a pixar movie marathon. Fathom events and competitor group invite you to run the scenic streets and endure the lifechanging challenges of the rome marathon when spirit of the marathon ii arrives in movie theaters across the country for only one night on wednesday, june 12 at 7. With dick beardsley, ryan bradley, leah caille, deena kastor. The film chronicles the journey seven marathon runners experience leading up to competing in the 2012 rome marathon. Premiering on april 19 th, two days after runners complete the 26.
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