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Documentary makers were in it for the long run : Local : Evansville Courier PressPublished by
'Spirit of the marathon' film has local link, universal appealThese days, Melissa Leggett feels as if she's running the last leg of a marathon, getting so close to the 26.2-mile finish that she can almost see it. The Evansville native will cross her finish line the evening of Jan. 24, when "The Spirit of the Marathon," a full-length documentary about six runners' quests in the 2005 Chicago Marathon, premieres in theaters across the country. The production crew for "Spirit of the Marathon," including Evansville native Melissa Leggett, far left, gathered for the movie's premiere. RIGHT: Daniel Njenga of Kenya, also featured in "Spirit," has found world-class running to be very beneficial to his family and community. Leggett is associate producer for the $750,000 movie, directed by her boyfriend, Jon Dunham, a veteran marathoner who also served as co-producer and co-director of photography. LEFT: Deena Kastor, here featured in "Spirit of the Marathon," won a bronze medal in the 2004 Olympics. Lisa Coniglio@Photo Run The 2005 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon is the subject of the documentary, which focuses on six runners as they prepare and compete in the race. Jon Durham and Daniel Njenga The movie, shot on high-definition digital tape, is scheduled for transmission via...Read the full article at: www.courierpress.com
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