February 24th 2009

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In honor of the 8 Tuff Miles road race, St John Film Society Presents:

SPIRIT OF THE MARATHON

A documentary by Mark Johnathan Harris, Jon Dunham & Gwendolen Twist (102 min.)

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“…an inspirational journey of perseverance and personal triumph…”

The first ever non-fiction feature film to capture the drama and essence of the famed 26.2 mile running event. Filmed on four continents, the movie brings together a diverse cast of amateur athletes and marathon luminaries. As six unique stories unfold, each runner prepares for and ultimately faces the challenge of the Chicago Marathon.