Spirit of the Marathon Special One Time Only Screening February 21, 2008

Spirit of the Marathon ENCORE

2/21/2008

Back by popular demand! An encore presentation of Spirit of the Marathon has been added on Thursday, February 21st ! Locations may vary from the original event.

NCM Fathom, in partnership with Active.com and Wasserman Media Group, is proud to present Spirit of the Marathon on the big screen in high-definition with Cinema Surround Sound on Thursday, February 21st at 7:30PM (local). Don’t miss your chance to see the Chicago International Film Festival’s “Audience Choice Award” winner!

A “Behind-the-Scenes” featurette produced specifically for this event includes interviews with the director and producers as well as marathon veterans reminicscing about their first marathon experiences. The featurette highlights deleted scenes, dramatic race footage and previews the upcoming 2008 Olympics with a Q&A session with Olympians Deena Kastor and Ryan Hall.

Spirit of the Marathon is 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 production 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. More than a sports program, “Spirit of the Marathon” is an inspirational journey of perseverance and personal triumph; a spectacle that will be embraced by runners and non-runners alike.

Four years in the making, Spirit of the Marathon is the collaborative effort of three-time Academy Award winner Mark Jonathon Harris, Telly Award winner and marathon runner Jon Dunham and producer/marathoner Gwendolen Twist.

Please note: this event is at participating US locations only and will only be shown at select theatres.

Tickets are limited – buy yours today!

Official Website: http://www.fathomevents.com/details.aspx?eventid=694&utm_source=BuzzTone&utm_medium=BuzzTone_posting&utm_campaign=Spirit_of_the_Marathon_Encore/