Marathon Boy DVD (2010)

Marathon Boy

2010

Overall rating: 3 out of 5

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Documentary about the youngest marathon runner in the world. Four-year-old Indian boy Budhia Singh was saved from a life of poverty by judo instructor and orphanage owner Biranchi Das who began coaching the youngster in long-distance running when he showed his talent for the sport. Budhia became something of a national hero as he completed races of up to 40 miles but when he collapsed after one of his runs, allegations of child abuse arose against Das. The film follows the runner and his mentor over a five-year period, capturing their ups and downs and the controversy surrounding them.

Marathon Boy details

Format:	Ex DVD
Director:	Gemma Atwal
Genre:	Documentary
Studio:	BRIGHTSPARK PRODUCTIONS
Collections:	Popular Documentaries

DVD 1 disc

Name	Discs
Marathon Boy	Ex Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	1 hour 32 minutes
Rental release:	06 Feb 2012
Main languages:	English

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Ok if you like documentaries

By a customer from yorkshire , 26 Feb 2012

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This was ok but there were times when you were upset by what unfolded. a young boy exploited by everyone around him - pretty sad
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Ok if you like documentaries

By a customer from yorkshire , 26 Feb 2012

This was ok but there were times when you were upset by what unfolded. a young boy exploited by everyone around him - pretty sad
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