The Human Race (2019)

Six Runners. Six Races. One Conclusion. You Are Never Too Old To Start.

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An inspirational full-length documentary about six runners, all over the age of 50, as they each train for the biggest race of their lives. These six athletes cover quite the spectrum: from a father attempting his very first 5K - with his autistic son by his side, to beloved running icon Kathrine Switzer who, in 1967, became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon as a numbered entry, to an 80-year-old running a half-marathon in celebration of her birthday, to a cancer survivor’s attempt to run across all fifty states. We’ll find out what motivates them to keep going, we’ll delve deeply into their various training programs, and we’ll follow them all the way to the finish line - while getting to know their colorful personalities and gaining insight on how running has helped them through various struggles. Make no mistake, this documentary is not "cute. " These runners are dedicated, fierce, competitive. . . and they could probably outrun you.

Director: Liz Vassey
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Music: Katy Jarzebowski
Editing: Leah Breuer
Production: Gravitas Ventures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Liz Vassey
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Human Race about?
An inspirational full-length documentary about six runners, all over the age of 50, as they each train for the biggest race of their lives. These six athletes cover quite the spectrum: from a father attempting his very first 5K - with his autistic son by his side, to beloved running icon Kathrine Switzer who, in 1967, became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon as a numbered entry, to an 80-year-old running a half-marathon in celebration of her birthday, to a cancer survivor’s attempt to run across all fifty states. We’ll find out what motivates them to keep going, we’ll delve deeply into their various training programs, and we’ll follow them all the way to the finish line - while getting to know their colorful personalities and gaining insight on how running has helped them through various struggles. Make no mistake, this documentary is not "cute. " These runners are dedicated, fierce, competitive. . . and they could probably outrun you.
Who directed The Human Race?
The Human Race was directed by Liz Vassey.
Who stars in The Human Race?
The Human Race stars Jose Collazos, Debbie Voiles, Kathrine Switzer.
How long is The Human Race?
The Human Race has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is The Human Race?
The Human Race is a Documentary film.
Where was The Human Race produced?
The Human Race was produced in United States of America.