Imagine running 48 marathons in one year...and being only four years old. Now imagine that the weight of an impoverished nation rests on your little shoulders, as greed, temptation, and corruption come at you from all angles. This is the story of 5-year-old Budhia Singh from India, featured in a documentary called "Marathon Boy" airing on HBO on Nov 3rd.
Set your DVR's, people! Sounds like a riveting tale.
Scott Dunlap's blog of trail running, ultrarunning, triathlon, and other life adventures. I enjoy the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey of outdoor events and the chance to meet cool people. This blog contains interviews, research, original fiction, new product ideas, and all things trail running.
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Saw Marathon Boy at the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival Yesterday. Thought provoking movie. Well done, while a bit sad.
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting us know. I will watch it although it sounds rather upsetting.
ReplyDeleteWhat awesomeness. Thanks for the heads up.
ReplyDeleteDVR is set!
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Wow, I didn't even know about this film. I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the tip.
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