BOSTON
A film by Jon Dunham 114 minutes, color
From its humble origins 120 years ago to present day, Boston immerses the viewer into the wondrous kaleidoscope of the oldest annually contested marathon in the world. Evolving from a workingman’s challenge to welcoming foreign athletes and eventually women, the iconic race played no small part in paving the way for the modern marathon and mass participatory sports.
Narrated by Academy Award® winner Matt Damon, Boston features
many of running’s greatest champions including Shalane Flanagan, Meb Keflezighi, Bill Rodgers, Frank Shorter and Joan Benoit Samuelson.
"A worthy tribute bound to illuminate and inspire." -Variety
"Emotional and thrilling, without gloss or cliche." -Village Voice
"I laughed. I cried. I was so proud." -Shalane Flanagan, Olympic Silver Medalist
Executive Produced by Academy Award® nominee and Boston Marathon competitor Frank Marshall (Back to the Future, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Sully)
Original Soundtrack by five-time Emmy® winner
Jeff Beal (House of Cards, Blackfish) and recorded by members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
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