An inspiring story about the unlikely story of Ralph Walker, a ninth grader who outran everyone's expectations except his own in his bold quest of trying to win the 1954 Boston Marathon. Ralph is a fatherless 14-year-old with a seriously ill mother, who knows he's a time bomb waiting to explode into greatness, except that he has no idea where that greatness will manifest itself. An unfortunate incident of self-abuse in the community pool inadvertently sets him on this road when, as penance, Ralph is conscripted to the cross-country team. Desperate to believe a miracle will bring his mother out of a coma, Ralph becomes a convert to the church of running, and determines to win the Boston Marathon.
General Note: Closed-captioned.Includes English & French language tracks with optional English subtitles.Home use only.Aspect ratio: widescreen (1.85:1).Special features: Commentary with director Michael McGowan.Program content : Running Miracles Productions Inc., 2004.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Producers, Seaton McLean, Andrea Mann, Michael Souther and Teza Lawrence ; written and directed by Michael McGowan. LINCOLN
Participant or Performer Note: Campbell Scott, Adam Butcher, Jennifer Tilly and Gordon Pinsent.