In a Race Against Time

Summary In A Race Against Time follows Daniel Okabe, an accomplished amateur marathon runner from Mbale, Uganda, over a period of six months in 2011. The film chronicles his training and performance in the Honda Los Angeles Marathon, the Boston Marathon, and the Orange County Marathon, while simultaneously attempting to raise enough funding to stay in the country and earn a college degree before his Student Visa expires. In addition to examining the culture clash that's inherent within his assimilation into Southern California lifestyle, this documentary also encapsulates the incredible life experience that he's enjoying, both studying and racing abroad here in the U.S. His inspirational story is one of hope and a commentary on the impact that each of us can have on the world around us. View more details

In a Race Against Time

Directed : Michael Zynda

Written : Michael Zynda

Stars : Renah Wolzinger Mike O'Brian Daniel Okabe

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Genres : Drama Sport Documentary

Release date : Sep 13, 2012

Countries of origin : United States Uganda

Official sites : Official Facebook Official site

Language : English

Production companies : First Love Ministries Church

Summary In A Race Against Time follows Daniel Okabe, an accomplished amateur marathon runner from Mbale, Uganda, over a period of six months in 2011. The film chronicles his training and performance in the Honda Los Angeles Marathon, the Boston Marathon, and the Orange County Marathon, while simultaneously attempting to raise enough funding to stay in the country and earn a college degree before his Student Visa expires. In addition to examining the culture clash that's inherent within his assimilation into Southern California lifestyle, this documentary also encapsulates the incredible life experience that he's enjoying, both studying and racing abroad here in the U.S. His inspirational story is one of hope and a commentary on the impact that each of us can have on the world around us. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama Sport Documentary

Release date : Sep 13, 2012

Countries of origin : United States Uganda

Official sites : Official Facebook Official site

Language : English

Production companies : First Love Ministries Church

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Porto il velo, adoro i Queen

Porto il velo, adoro i Queen

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