The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young

The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young (2014)

October 26th, 20141h 30min

Documentary, History
74%

Overview

In its first 25 years only 10 people have finished The Barkley Marathons. Based on a historic prison escape, this cult like race tempts people from around the world to test their limits of physical and mental endurance in this documentary that contemplates the value of pain.


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