Skid Row Marathon

Nov 19 2019 N/A 1h 25m
Documentary

On LA’s Skid Row, a criminal court judge organizes a running club comprised of homeless, recovering and paroled men and women who seek to rediscover their sense of self-worth and dignity.

Plot

A criminal court judge starts a running club on L.A.'s notorious skid row. The club's members, comprised of homeless drug addicts, a recovering single mom and an paroled murderer, consider themselves among those least likely to succeed. As they train together to run in international marathons, they learn to dream big as they are re-acquainted with their own dignity.

Written by

Mark Hayes

Directed by

Mark Hayes

Languages

English

Awards

25 wins

Scores
# of Votes
471
Average Rating
7.9 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA