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201885 minNRdocumentary

7.2/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Addiction Homelessness

Skid Row Marathon

201885 minNRdocumentary

7.2/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

A criminal court judge in Los Angeles forms a running club for homeless, recovering, and paroled individuals to aid in their rehabilitation.

Addiction Homelessness

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A criminal court judge in Los Angeles forms a running club for homeless, recovering, and paroled individuals to aid in their rehabilitation.

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Mark Hayes

Mark Hayesdirector

Carol Fenelon

Carol Feneloncast

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A criminal court judge in Los Angeles forms a running club for homeless, recovering, and paroled individuals. This initiative takes place in Skid Row, where participants train for marathons. They work together to rebuild their self-worth and face their pasts. Through running, they find support and camaraderie. The documentary captures their personal stories and the challenges they encounter in one of the city's most difficult environments. Directed by Mark Hayes, "Skid Row Marathon" runs for 85 minutes.

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