Running the Sahara
“Three men attempt to become the first humans to run coast to coast across the Sahara Desert”
Synopsis
A small film crew tracks three extreme runners across the Sahara desert, capturing their incredible journey on camera, recording this landmark moment in athleticism, in humanitarianism, and in history. The "Running the Sahara" expedition is a documentary film narrated by Academy Award™-winner Matt Damon and directed by Academy Award™-winner James Moll. The "Running the Sahara" documentary explores the physical and emotional impact of this tremendous test of strength and determination. The film's narrative follows the runners on their quest, each step toward the finish line building in great anticipation of answering the question: Can this amazing human feat truly be possible?
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Running The Sahara Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-04-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
09/03/2007
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Moll
- Original Title
- Running the Sahara
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 09/03/2007
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Moll
Matt Damon
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James Moll
Director
Matt Damon
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What is Running the Sahara about?
A small film crew tracks three extreme runners across the Sahara desert, capturing their incredible journey on camera, recording this landmark moment in athleticism, in humanitarianism, and in history. The "Running the Sahara" expedition is a documentary film narrated by Academy Award™-winner Matt Damon and directed by Academy Award™-winner James Moll. The "Running the Sahara" documentary explores the physical and emotional impact of this tremendous test of strength and determination. The film's narrative follows the runners on their quest, each step toward the finish line building in great anticipation of answering the question: Can this amazing human feat truly be possible?
Who directed Running the Sahara?
Running the Sahara was directed by James Moll.
Who stars in Running the Sahara?
The principal cast of Running the Sahara includes Kevin Lin.
When was Running the Sahara released and how long is it?
Running the Sahara was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.