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201680 minPGdocumentary

5.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Sports History Sustainability

El Chivo

201680 minPGdocumentary

5.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Will Harlan, known as "El Chivo," balances his life as a champion ultra marathoner and sustainable farmer while supporting the Tarahumara people of Mexico.

Sports History Sustainability

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Will Harlan, known as "El Chivo," balances his life as a champion ultra marathoner and sustainable farmer while supporting the Tarahumara people of Mexico.

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Rod Murphydirector

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Will Harlan, known as "El Chivo," won the Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon in 2009, gaining fame through Christopher McDougall's book "Born to Run." He now lives on an off-the-grid farm in North Carolina with his family. There, they embrace a sustainable lifestyle while managing a non-profit organization that supports the Tarahumara people of Mexico, renowned for their long-distance running skills. The film details Harlan's physical and mental challenges as an elite ultra marathoner and the sacrifices he makes for his charitable work.

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