Summaries

The fact-based story of John Baker, a former collegiate track star turned elementary school phys ed teacher who, after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, spends his remaining time coaching a losing girls' track team to a winning season.

Chronicles the Career of University of New Mexico Track Star John Baker, who later became an Elementary school teacher and Track Coach. His career was tragically cut short from Cancer passing away in his 20's! The Elementary school he taught at (Aspen Elementary). Was later named after him!

Details

Keywords
  • team
  • running
  • inspiration
  • struggle
  • new mexico
Genres
  • Drama
  • Sport
Release date Dec 25, 1979
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Albuquerque Academy School - 5801 Carmel Avenue NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Production companies Columbia Pictures Television Green/Epstein Productions TM Productions

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 40m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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