Transcend

Oct 10 2014 N/A NA
Documentary

Long-distance running allowed Wesley Korir to escape the grinding poverty of Kenya. But after winning multiple American marathons, including taking running's most cherished prize - the Boston Marathon, he risks it all and returns home to help his fellow Kenyans create better lives for themselves. In what promises 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.

Plot

Long-distance running allowed Wesley Korir to escape the grinding poverty of Kenya. But after winning multiple American marathons, including taking running's most cherished prize - the Boston Marathon, he risks it all and returns home to help his fellow Kenyans create better lives for themselves. In what promises 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.

Written by

Scott Kerry Montgomery

Directed by

Michael Del Monte, Tad Munnings

Cast

Wesley Korir

Crew

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Production Companies

Storystream Creative, The Kennedy/Marshall Company

Awards

1 nomination

Trailers
Transcend [Official Trailer 2015]
Scores
# of Votes
106
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA