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Directed by Gemma Atwal
MARATHON BOY is the story of a four-year-old boy who is plucked from the slums of India by his coach and trained to become India’s greatest runner. But what starts in hope turns into the stuff of film noir: a tale of greed, envy and broken dreams.
WINNER – CINE Golden Eagle Award, 2011
WINNER – Grand Jury Award for Best New Director, Abu Dhabi Film Festival, 2011
WINNER – Top 3 Feature Documentary Finalist, IDFA 2010
WINNER – Special Mention, Sheffield Docfest, 2010
Visit the Marathon Boy official site at marathonboymovie.com
About The DocYard:
For decades, Boston has been a center for documentary filmmaking. It is a place where students come to learn and experiment, where some of documentary’s giants are teaching and creating new work, and where the craft is continuously nurtured and expanded. Today’s filmmakers are breaking new ground that has its foundation, more often than not, in Boston’s rich documentary legacy.
Celebrating what is innovative, interesting, and inspiring in documentary, The DocYard is a bi-weekly film and discussion series that takes place every other Monday. Their goal is to grow a vibrant, creative community for Boston’s filmmakers, film students and film lovers through each of these special events.
Visit The DocYard website for more information.
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Marathon Boy
Buy Tickets Tickets $10, $8 Students, Seniors, Brattle Members | No Brattle Passes
Directed by Gemma Atwal
MARATHON BOY is the story of a four-year-old boy who is plucked from the slums of India by his coach and trained to become India’s greatest runner. But what starts in hope turns into the stuff of film noir: a tale of greed, envy and broken dreams.
Visit the Marathon Boy official site at marathonboymovie.com
About The DocYard:
For decades, Boston has been a center for documentary filmmaking. It is a place where students come to learn and experiment, where some of documentary’s giants are teaching and creating new work, and where the craft is continuously nurtured and expanded. Today’s filmmakers are breaking new ground that has its foundation, more often than not, in Boston’s rich documentary legacy.
Celebrating what is innovative, interesting, and inspiring in documentary, The DocYard is a bi-weekly film and discussion series that takes place every other Monday. Their goal is to grow a vibrant, creative community for Boston’s filmmakers, film students and film lovers through each of these special events.
Visit The DocYard website for more information.