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202143 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Running Out

202143 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Ultra runner Lucy Bartholomew tackles the 231km Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory of Australia, exploring the realities of ultra running and community support.

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Ultra runner Lucy Bartholomew tackles the 231km Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory of Australia, exploring the realities of ultra running and community support.

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Bryan Hynesdirector

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A Bryan Hynes documentary following the story of Ultra Runner Lucy Bartholomew as she runs the the 231km Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory Australia. From Lucys early beginnings into the sport of Ultra running, the film looks behind the curtain into the raw and upfront realities of ultra running and the undertaking of a project on this scale. The film shines a light on going beyond limits, the value of community, and showcasing some of the most beautiful landscapes of central Australia.

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