A documentary telling the story of America's best long distance runner as he prepares for the 2012 Olympic Marathon. Read more
A documentary telling the story of America's best long distance runner as he prepares for the 2012 Olympic Marathon.
About this project
WE DID IT! We reached our goal in just over 48 hours. The entire production team would like to THANK YOU for this amazing response.
KEEP DONATING! While our initial goal was to raise $30,000 to cover travel and equipment, you can still donate and receive some amazing prizes. We still need money for Olympic footage ($75000). Acquiring the rights to Olympic footage is not cheap, but something essential to making this film.
All pledges $10+ will receive a mention in the credits and $25+ pledges will also receive a digital download of the film!
STORY
Ryan Hall is the fastest marathon runner in American history. His consistency is only matched by legends of the sport. In order to go down as the best, however, Ryan needs to do something that has eluded him his whole career - win an international marathon.
This August, Ryan will try to do that in the biggest race of his life, the 2012 Olympic Marathon. He will take on the dominant east Africans and the rest of the world in a race that is being billed as the toughest and fastest in Olympic history.
Ryan isn't the ordinary runner, though. While competitors prepare in training groups under the systematic care of coaches and advisors, Ryan runs alone. Practicing what he calls faith-based coaching, he relies exclusively on the direction of his faith to dictate his training, an unprecedented and often scrutinized approach in the world of distance running. "For me, running is an art more than a science," says Ryan. One can't argue with his results up to this point, but will his faith be enough to take him to the top?
This film will tell his story.
IT'S ONLY A PLEDGE
Remember, we only get the money if our goal is achieved. If you want to see this movie happen, we would really appreciate your investment!
UPDATES
We will be putting up pledge-only content (video and written) throughout April, so make sure you pledge soon so you will have access to this exclusive material.
FAQ
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Rewards
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Pledge $10 or more
21 backers
Your name will be listed in the credits under the heading "Special Thanks".
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Pledge $25 or more
474 backers
You will receive a copy of the DVD and your name will be listed in the credits.
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Pledge $50 or more
88 backers
Pre-release DVD: You'll receive the DVD two months in advance of the release date and your name will be listed in the credits.
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Pledge $75 or more
112 backers
You'll receive the movie's one-of-a-kind promotional poster signed by Ryan Hall, a copy of the DVD and your name listed in the credits.
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Pledge $100 or more
51 backers
Special Edition DVD + Digital Download of the Score: You'll receive a two disc package - one of the DVD and one full of exclusive, behind-the-scenes bonus footage. You will also be able to download the film's original score.
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Pledge $250 or more
15 backers
Signed Production Stills Book + Phone Call/Skype with the filmmakers. Production stills will be taken throughout filming and they will be put together in a unique book. Also, you will have the opportunity to have a phone call/Skype call with the filmmakers. This package also includes the special edition DVD, an exclusive t-shirt with a unique design and a signed poster.
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Pledge $500 or more
17 backers Limited (8 left of 25)
Signed pair of used shoes worn by Ryan Hall in his preparation for the 2012 Olympic Marathon, a personalized thank you note from Ryan, special edition DVD, t-shirt and signed poster.
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Pledge $1,000 or more
4 backers Limited (6 left of 10)
Signed, mounted, framed and individually numbered Asics commemorative jersey, special edition DVD, t-shirt and signed poster.
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Pledge $5,000 or more
1 backer Limited (2 left of 3)
You and one guest get to spend one full day with Ryan Hall - go for a run, spend time together during the day and have dinner at night. Airfare within the United States is provided (no international please). Special edition DVD, t-shirt and signed poster included.
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Pledge $5,000 or more
1 backer Limited (2 left of 3)
You and one guest will be flown out to an exclusive movie screening with Ryan. This will include a special meet-and-greet afterwards. Special edition DVD, t-shirt and signed poster included. Airfare within the United States provided.
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Pledge $10,000
0 backers
Executive Producer credit at the end of the film and you will also receive a signed pair of shoes that Ryan will train with in London only days before the Olympic Marathon. Special edition DVD, t-shirt and signed poster included.
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Funding period
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