Hoping I can make it too one of these showings!!!
ULTRA-RUNNING DOCUMENTARY XS-NRG PREMIERES
Vancouver Premiere 6:00pm H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Auditorium 5/1/2010
Vancouver/Powell River, March 14, 2010: The documentary XS-NRG follows four ultra-marathon runners as they attempt to conquer the 180km Sunshine Coast Trail on the West Coast of British Columbia, non-stop.
Run four back-to-back marathons? On rugged, mountain trails? With no sleep and no aid for hours at a time? Seems inconceivable, if not downright crazy. Elite ultra-marathon runners, however, call it fun. Running buddies Dave Cressman, Ean Jackson, and the Repta brothers Dom and Wade are among Canada’s top endurance athletes, and finishing this task will take everything they’ve got.
These runners enjoy unusual challenges, but they and the filmmakers also hope to generate publicity for the Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell River, an area attempting to achieve economic growth by encouraging eco-tourism in place of the traditional logging industry. The Sunshine Coast Trail links significant areas of old growth forest and stretches from Saltery Bay ferry terminal in the south to Sarah Point in the world-famous Desolation Sound Marine Park in the north.
The Vancouver screening happens the day before the Vancouver Marathon, and will provide motivation for participating runners and anyone with an interest in outdoor life. 25% of ticket sales from the Powell River Screening will be donated to the Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society.
This is film industry professional Angus Mclellan’s first documentary. Mclellan states: On first meeting the runners, I found their energy for the sport inspirational. I knew documenting the Sunshine Coast Trail Run would give a compelling insight into ultra-running culture and the minds of athletes who pursue the sport.
Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at www.xsnrg.tv (they will be $17 at the door) Documentary runtime 50 minutes, followed by Q&A. Prizes to be won!
