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A new documentary captures the spirit of long distance running - thefilmtranscend.com

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A new documentary captures the spirit of long distance running

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Transcend, a new documentary following the heroic journey of Kenyan-born long-distance runner Wesley Korir, makes its worldwide release on October, 10, 2014.

 

“After two years of hard work and passion, we’re proud to deliver the next great running film,” said co-director Michael Del Monte, a former collegiate competitive runner.  “My co-director, Tad Munnings, and I partnered with The Kennedy/Marshall Company (producer of ‘Seabiscuit’, ‘The Armstrong Lie’ and much more) and set out on a long journey. We returned with a story that we believe runners everywhere will love and will want to share with their friends and family.”

 

During the first week of sales, 25% of proceeds will go toward a new foundation for helping Kenyan youth. The Transcend Running Academy will open its doors in January 2015 to its first class, helping aspiring athletes in the impoverished country build leadership skills and receive scholarships to study in the U.S. – much like the film’s main protagonist did.

 

You can watch the trailer, buy the movie or download it instantly on the official website here. It is also available on iTunes.

 

The special edition disc features one hour of bonus footage, including an intimate interview with Malcolm Gladwell on the power of running, mini-documentaries on Olympic champion Haile Gebrselassie and Kiwi runners Jake and Zane Robertson, and an extended chat with ‘Running World’ journalist Alex Hutchinson.

 

About the Film

“Transcend is a film about a runner that ends up being about so much more: faith, service and courage. I was riveted.” (Malcolm Gladwell, best selling author)

 

Produced by Kennedy/Marshall (The Bourne Identity, Seabiscuit and The Armstrong Lie) the filmmakers follow Wesley Korir on his spiritual and life-changing quest after winning the world’s most prestigious marathon in Boston. He risks it all and returns home to help his fellow Kenyans create better lives for themselves. In what proves to be the most challenging race of his career, Wesley takes on a well-financed, big-party candidate to run for a seat in Kenyan parliament, attempting to balance the frenzy of campaigning with the demands of marathon training.

 

Transcend is the story of the elusive spiritual energy that is somehow forged in the intense rigor of long-distance running, an energy Wesley Korir is using to transform the nation that has done more than any other to change the face of the marathon.

 

The film has been lauded by veteran runners, commentators and professional athletes alike for capturing the true spirit of long distance running:

 

  • “In every marathon I have covered, we’ve tried to explain the Kenyans. This film nails it,“ says Al Trautwig, the NBC, MSG Sports Commentator.

 

  • “A moving and enlightening look at a rare individual. . . It will be people like Wesley who set the pace for a brighter Kenyan future” (Toni Reavis - Veteran broadcaster, and Running Times columnist)

 

Official World Premiere In Chicago alongside Nike

The filmmakers are also proud to announce Nike and popular running store Fleet Feet Sports have partnered up to bring the world premiere of Transcend on October 10 to downtown Chicago at 6 pm.

 

The sponsors have made a limited number of complimentary tickets available to the public. The event kicks off the Chicago Marathon weekend. A special Q&A with main character Wesley Korir and the directors will accompany the screening. More details and ticket info can be found on the film’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thefilmtranscend

 

Find out more and get the movie today at http://www.thefilmtranscend.com/?affiliates=8.

 

Media Contact:

For teasers, images and comment from directors or Wesley, please contact Tobin Dalrymple

 

Tobin Dalrymple

1-438-929-7531

[email protected]



Read the full article at: www.thefilmtranscend.com

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