Running for his life.The unforgettable epic tale of an Indian boy from the slums with the gift of nearly superhuman athletic endurance. At 2, Budhia Singh is sold by his mother to a street hawker but then rescued by a larger-than-life sports coach who runs an orphanage for slum kids. When Budhia displays an uncommon talent for long-distance running, Biranchi nurtures his gift, heralding him as a folk hero for the impoverished masses. By age 4, Budhia has already completed a stunning 48 full marathons, but after the wonderkid collapses during his world record run, public... opinion begins to turn on his guru and disciple, and soon the two are swept up in a maelstrom of controversy and political scandal. [show more]
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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.
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