Running on the Sun
by Mel Stuart
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Actor: Adam Bookspan, Angelika Castaneda, Eric Clifton, Jack Denness, Maria De JesusDirector: Mel Stuart
Cinematographer: David E. West
Producer: Mel Stuart
Producer: Christine Z. Wiser
Producer: Kirk Friedman
Producer: Leland Hammerschmitt
Producer: Richard Houghton
Producer: Sean O'Neal
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Running Time: 100 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-07-22
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Rhino Theatrical
DVD Reviews of Running on the Sun
DVD Review: At once heart breaking as well as heart lifting...
Summary: 4 Stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this running documentary. The viewer followers a select group of runners as they traverse 135 miles of the most grueling weather and terrain. Most of us can't even imagine what it would take to not only qualify and train for an event such as this, but to also run in and finish (or not in many cases) something this serious and possibly life threatening. I love to run and usually stick to the marathon and the 50k distance. Those are difficult at times for me, now imagine running 5+ marathons in 120 degree heat in the beginning. Unbelievable.
The runners themselves are captured beautifully. You see them in the beginning as they are excited and pumped, then to them running and they are eager and happy to keep on keeping on. Then you slowly see their attitude change in the slightest of ways. Refusing to do some stuff their crew is asking, or talking less, smiling less. Eventually they begin to alternate between moaning and complaining with smiles and hope. The gruesome part is seeing their feet. Their toenails falling off or turning a putrid brown. One runner had huge marble size blisters that she proceeded to pop on camera as they squirted seemingly forever, over and over again. Another runner was throwing up on camera.
Throughout it all you capture the essence of each runner as they go through the ups and downs of this grueling 135 mile race. You begin to see their true colors and the determination that they have to make it to the finish line, even if all they can do is stumble across the finish line. At times heart breaking, but most often heart lifting, I would recommend this to the running enthusiast.
4 stars.
DVD Review: ultramarathon
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is great. Documents a few runners that are going to run the 135 mile ultramarathon. It starts from their training for the race to the end of the race. It has runners with prosthetic legs and some with prosthetic legs and arms, very inspirational. The runners in this film are old,young,average people with normal jobs, dedicated, military member, a mom or dad, not professionals,men and woman, one of them powerwalked the whole thing. Funny moments and serious moments and everything in between. I have been running for eight years and take running seriously. I've ran XC and Track and have had some intence work outs. But these runners are the strongest runners. They run in 120 degree weather with sandstorms, they eat and sleep on their run. They have a team following them the whole way. They need resumes to qualify to run this race. To cut it short, WORTH buying, if you are a serious runner or need motivation to be your best BUY this film. I thought Pre Fontaine was tough, think again, he's just one of few strong and crazy runners. Great film.
-Run Strong
DVD Review: Inspirational whether or not you have ever run.
Summary: 5 Stars
I find the documentary to be inspirational to runners and non-runners alike. In order to finish the race through hellish Death Valley, each runner has to reach far and beyond their physical endurance. It is incredible to watch their suffering and determination. They run day and night, they endure blisters, extreme heat, bad weather, pain beyond control, etc. WOW!!!!!!!!!DVD Review: Stunning
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is stunning and powerful. At points, it is raw-- as you watch these runners that may be very prepared but still may not finish such an amazing feat... it reminds you of life... not just running.
This is one of the best running movies in existence today.
DVD Review: Well worth it!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I absolutely loved this video!! The runners all have such unique personalities and I felt I was beginning to know them after watching this amazing run. The story was well told, music was very fitting, and the scenery was beautiful! This is a film I will watch again & again.
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