Desert Runners Trailer from Jennifer Steinman on Vimeo.
Synopsis
A diverse cast of non-professional runners attempt to complete the most difficult ultramarathon race series on Earth. Their dramatic journey takes them across the world’s most picturesque, yet brutal landscapes, pushing their bodies, hearts and spirits through a myriad of external and internal obstacles. Desert Runners delves into the mindset of ultra-athletes, and the complex ways in which human beings deal with both heartbreak and triumph.
Screening History & Awards
Mill Valley Film Festival
Hamptons Film Festival — WINNER! Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature
Denver Starz Film Festival
Seattle International Film Festival
Nantucket Film Festival
Vancouver International Film Festival — WINNER! Audience Award for Most Popular Documentary Feature
DCFF Screening Information
Sunday, August 3rd, at 11:00am
