Biju viswanath's new feature film Marathon
"Marathon displays the resolve, discipline and courage of two human beings running for their lives, qualities that can sustain us all in life's marathon."
Acclaimed director, Biju Viswanath, featured previously here on Netribution, writes in with news of his adaptation of Richard
Harteis' non-fiction work, Marathon. With a screenplay by Celia de
Fréine, Marathon is a tale of courage, endurance,
and finally, the triumph of love.
Marathon explores the relationship between
Richard Harteis and William Meredith, former US Poet Laureate and winner of
every major American award for poetry including the 1988 Pulitzer
Prize.
In the 17th year of their friendship, William sustains a debilitating stroke.
Richard stands by his partner, fighting for the right to care for him, despite
the inevitable restrictions on his own life, and against the wishes of
William's family. Though the path they have chosen is not an easy one, their
love and compassion see them through days of illness, therapy, and healing.
The power to overcome illness with dignity becomes a lesson in physical and
spiritual endurance, hard won knowledge indeed.
In this moving account, we see how two
fellow runners have joined the course,
This feature film is produced by
William Meredith foundation and Richard Harteis and will premiere November 20th at the Mystic Village Cinemas.
For more information see marathonthemovie.com and bijuviswanath.com