Freedom to Run
Synopsis
Palestinians in the West Bank cannot travel more than 10 kilometres without being stopped by Israeli restrictions. Checkpoints, demands for permits and the apartheid wall surrounding the occupied territories are all part of the struggle of daily life. ‘Freedom to Run’ follows Palestinian running group ‘Right to Movement’ and a group from Glasgow as they train for and run, both the Palestine and Edinburgh marathons. Whilst in Palestine, the Scottish runners learn about the impact of the restrictions on everyday life, and that something as universal as running is a far from easy task. The runners discover that they are not so different, but that they live very different lives.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Original Title
- Freedom to Run
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cairsti Russell
Department Leadership Roster
Cairsti Russell
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Freedom to Run about?
Palestinians in the West Bank cannot travel more than 10 kilometres without being stopped by Israeli restrictions. Checkpoints, demands for permits and the apartheid wall surrounding the occupied territories are all part of the struggle of daily life. ‘Freedom to Run’ follows Palestinian running group ‘Right to Movement’ and a group from Glasgow as they train for and run, both the Palestine and Edinburgh marathons. Whilst in Palestine, the Scottish runners learn about the impact of the restrictions on everyday life, and that something as universal as running is a far from easy task. The runners discover that they are not so different, but that they live very different lives.
Who directed Freedom to Run?
Freedom to Run was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Freedom to Run?
The principal cast of Freedom to Run includes Not specified.
When was Freedom to Run released and how long is it?
Freedom to Run was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 18m.