Directed By
David Gossard
Runtime
Country
USA
Completed
2016
Language
English
Category
Hoosier Lens Short

Running Big

Alan Gossard ("Buck" to those who know him) lives in the flatlands of Indiana.

In 2015, to the astonishment of family and friends, Buck announced his intention to run one of the most grueling races in North America, "The Double": the Pikes Peak Ascent and the Pikes Peak Marathon. in consecutive days. At the age of 64...

This film traces Buck's journey through his training for, and the running of, this epic race. It focuses on basic questions: Why does he do this? What will it take to succeed? Will he succeed? What will he do if he does not?

In the Special Hoosier Shorts Block program.

Wednesday, July 20 at 7:00PM in The Toby

In the A Good Sport program.

Saturday, July 16 at 11:00AM in DeBoest Lecture Hall Thursday, July 21 at 3:00PM in DeBoest Lecture Hall

Awards

  • 2016 Indy Film Fest, Audience Award, Short