Summaries

Running for Jim tells the inspiring story of record-breaking high school running coach Jim Tracy, his battle with Lou Gehrig's disease, and his 2010 championship team that brought his story to international attention.

Running for Jim chronicles the story of Jim Tracy, the most decorated high school cross-country coach in California history, and his battle with fatal Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS). Tracy's 2010 girls cross-country team and captain Holland Reynolds, age 16, bring his story to international attention when Holland collapses in the state championship race and crawls across the finish line to secure the title for her team and her ailing coach. First-time filmmakers Dan Noyes and Robin Hauser Reynolds present this film about grit, determination, and the tenacity of the human spirit.—Anonymous

Details

Genres
  • Drama
  • Biography
  • Sport
  • Documentary
Release date Aug 24, 2013
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official site
Language English
Production companies Zoetrope Aubry Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 18m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

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