Running the Sahara (2007)

Three men attempt to become the first humans to run coast to coast across the Sahara Desert

Running the Sahara (2007) poster

A small film crew tracks three extreme runners across the Sahara desert, capturing their incredible journey on camera, recording this landmark moment in athleticism, in humanitarianism, and in history. The "Running the Sahara" expedition is a documentary film narrated by Academy Award™-winner Matt Damon and directed by Academy Award™-winner James Moll. The "Running the Sahara" documentary explores the physical and emotional impact of this tremendous test of strength and determination. The film's narrative follows the runners on their quest, each step toward the finish line building in great anticipation of answering the question: Can this amazing human feat truly be possible?

Director: James Moll
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 102 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

sports, running wild

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Running the Sahara about?
A small film crew tracks three extreme runners across the Sahara desert, capturing their incredible journey on camera, recording this landmark moment in athleticism, in humanitarianism, and in history. The "Running the Sahara" expedition is a documentary film narrated by Academy Award™-winner Matt Damon and directed by Academy Award™-winner James Moll. The "Running the Sahara" documentary explores the physical and emotional impact of this tremendous test of strength and determination. The film's narrative follows the runners on their quest, each step toward the finish line building in great anticipation of answering the question: Can this amazing human feat truly be possible?
Who directed Running the Sahara?
Running the Sahara was directed by James Moll.
Who stars in Running the Sahara?
Running the Sahara stars Kevin Lin.
How long is Running the Sahara?
Running the Sahara has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Running the Sahara?
Running the Sahara is a Documentary film.
Where was Running the Sahara produced?
Running the Sahara was produced in United States of America.