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, Cast: 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.
Filmmakers Gabriele and Mark Hayes, along with guests Judge Craig Mitchell, Rafael Cabrera, Ben Shirley, Rebecca Hayes and David Askew will participate in Q&A's after the following screenings:
Friday, March 22, 7:50PM
Saturday, March 23, 3:15PM
SKID ROW MARATHON screens daily from March 22nd -28th, 2019 at the Laemmle Playhouse 7.
Complete screening schedule, information and tickets available via:
LAEMMLE PLAYHOUSE 7
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
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