Town of Runners

Jerry Rothwell VK 2012 80 min.

The world’s best marathon runners all hail from Bekoji, a small town in the Ethiopian highlands. And that is no coincidence; running is simply a part of their culture. In a country plagued by poverty, hunger and war the runners’ success stories are a source of hope and pride for the youth. A local gym teacher has dedicated his life to discovering and training new running talent. An original, hopeful and warm story of ambitious African teenagers chasing their dreams.