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Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco

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American ultra running legend Micah True (Caballo Blanco, or the White Horse) lived and ran with the Tarahumara Indians in Northern Mexico. The Tarahumara (also known as the Rarámuri or the Running People) are some of the best long distance runners in the world. This award-winning feature-length documentary chronicles Micah's quest to promote and preserve Tarahumara running tradition by creating a 50-mile foot race known as the Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon, which was portrayed in Christopher McDougall’s best-selling book "Born to Run – A Hidden Tribe, Super Athletes and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen".

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Run Free - The True Story of Caballo Blanco

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-15

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 1, 2015

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$80K

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Key Information & Fast Facts

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Original Title
Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Budget
$80K
Production Studios
Sterling Noren

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco

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What is Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco about?

American ultra running legend Micah True (Caballo Blanco, or the White Horse) lived and ran with the Tarahumara Indians in Northern Mexico. The Tarahumara (also known as the Rarámuri or the Running People) are some of the best long distance runners in the world. This award-winning feature-length documentary chronicles Micah's quest to promote and preserve Tarahumara running tradition by creating a 50-mile foot race known as the Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon, which was portrayed in Christopher McDougall’s best-selling book "Born to Run – A Hidden Tribe, Super Athletes and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen".

Who directed Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco?

Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco was directed by Not specified.

Who stars in Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco?

The principal cast of Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco includes Micah True, Christopher McDougall, Scott Jurek, Barefoot Ted McDonald, Luis Escobar.

When was Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco released and how long is it?

Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco?

Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).