In honor of the 8 Tuff Miles road race, St John Film Society Presents: 

SPIRIT OF THE MARATHON

A documentary by Mark Johnathan Harris, Jon Dunham & Gwendolen Twist (102 min.)

“…an inspirational journey of perseverance and personal triumph…”

The first ever non-fiction feature film to capture the drama and essence of the famed 26.2 mile running event. Filmed on four continents, the movie brings together a diverse cast of amateur athletes and marathon luminaries. As six unique stories unfold, each runner prepares for and ultimately faces the challenge of the Chicago Marathon.

 AFRICA UNITE

By director Stephanie Black (89 minutes)

A feature length documentary and concert tribute to reggae icon Bob Marley

On the occasion of Africa Unite in 2005, three generations of Marleys travel to Ethiopia to present a live musical tribute to reggae legend Bob Marley on what would have been his 60th birthday. Along with clips of the Africa Unite youth symposium, the film focuses on the roots of Rastafarianism and the significance of Marley’s life to its movement. Includes performances by Widow Rita and sons Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Damian, and Ky-Mani, along with vintage clips of Marley himself in action.