Town of Runners

Synopsis: Feature documentary about the phenomenon of Bekoji, a small town in the Arsi region of Ethiopia, which produced the athletes who won all four gold medals in the long distance track events at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The film was made over four years and follows the progress of the young runners raised in Bekoji who hope to emulate their medal-winning heroes and compete on the world athletics’ stage.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Subjects: Sports science
Keywords: athletics; Ethiopia; Ethiopians

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