SKID ROW MARATHON

Presented by the German American Business Association (GABA), this special screening in HDR by Barco of the award-winning documentary “Skid Row Marathon,”  is followed by an intimate discussion with Director Mark Hayes, Producer Gabi Hayes, Superior Court Judge Craig Mitchell, and the Composer of the film's score, Kim Planert.

In cooperation with the Goethe-Institut, $15.00 tickets are available to non-GABA members by using the Promo code GOETHE2024.  

To use the code, simply follow the steps to register and add GOETHE2024 on the final registration page before completing payment.   USA, 85 min., in English 
Written & Directed by: Mark Hayes, Editors: Tchavdar Georgiev, ACE,  Benjamin Dohrmann, Original Score: Kim Planert, Cinematography: Mark Hayes, James Stolz, Executive Producers: Terry Nicksic, Dana Christiaansen, Carol Fenelon, Marie McDonough, Produced by: Gabriele Hayes, Doug Blush, Featuring: Judge Craig Mitchell, David Askew, Benjamin Shirley, Rafael Cabrera, Rebecca Hayes. An OWLS Media Film By Mark and Gabriele Hayes
 
When a criminal court judge starts a running club on LA’s notorious skid row, lives begin to change. This inspiring documentary follows five runners as they rise from the mean streets of LA to run marathons around the world, fighting the pull of homelessness and addiction at every turn. Their story is one of hope, friendship, and dignity. 

SELECT AWARDS:
LA Film Festival Best Documentary Feature (LA Muse),  Audience Award for Best Documentary
Napa Valley Film Festival   Best Documentary Feature Jury Award,   Favorite Documentary Feature
Palm Spring International Film Festival   Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature
Ashland Independent FF   Audience Award Documentary Feature
Boulder International Film Festival   People’s Choice Award