RUNNING THE SAHARA [IMPORT]

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• Release Year: 2007
• Genre: Documentary
• Plot: In 2006, an international expedition team of three men - Charlie Engle (USA), Ray Zahab (Canada) and Kevin Lin (Taiwan) undertook a quest that no human being has ever fulfilled. They ran across the Sahara Desert. Each runner brought his own unique story and motivations, but all unite around a love for Africa and a profound desire to prove that the impossible is possible. The film is an up-close, character-driven documentary that delves deep into the culture of the Sahara through the eyes of three individuals undergoing a life-altering experience. Along with the runners, we cross six countries: Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Libya and Egypt. Through the eyes of our runners, we come to understand the realities of Africa - the beauty and the tragedy inherent in everyday life. This reality is underscored by the recurring theme of water - a daily necessity for our runners and a daily struggle for many of the people they encounter... Written by William Keys
• Cast: Matt Damon, Charlie Engle, Kevin Lin, Ray Zahab, James Moll
• Director: James Moll
• Runtime: 1:42
• Company: Allentown Productions, LIFE(n), LivePlanet, Mandalay Integrated Media Entertainment (MIME), Prelude Pictures
• Media Format: Movie