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202360 minPGdocumentary

A Long Way From Nowhere

202360 minPGdocumentary

150 miles through the desert in southern Utah tests the limits of a veteran, a widowed father, and a police officer as they confront their personal struggles.

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Paul T. Scheuring

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150 miles through the desert in southern Utah tests the limits of a veteran, a widowed father, and a police officer as they confront their personal struggles.

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CHRIS WARDdirector

Paul T. Scheuring

Paul T. Scheuringdirector

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A veteran with PTSD, a widowed single father, and a female police officer confront their limits during the 150-mile Desert Rats stage race in southern Utah. Set in June, the film follows these individuals as they navigate extreme heat and isolation. Each participant faces personal challenges and moments of despair. Through the rigors of the race, they seek understanding and connection. A Long Way From Nowhere captures their stories against the backdrop of one of the harshest environments on earth.

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