Spirit of the Marathon

Aroview: Inspiring documentary following a group of amateurs and professionals from all walks of life as they prepare for the 2007 Chicago Marathon.

Dir. Dunham's enthusiasm for his subject is palpable here, himself a veteran of over 20 marathons, and at times the doco hints at religious fervour, his eclectic subjects choosing to run not because they are elite athletes but because running fills a personal need. Indeed, Dunham's exploration of every participant's personal objective runs deep, so when the starting gun goes off, you know exactly what's at stake. Guaranteed to sell a lot of Nikes.

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