The Secret Marathon
This screening will raise money for women in Afghanistan to take GED tests through the charity organization “Classrooms Without Walls.”
About this Event
INSPIRED BY A STORY OF COURAGE, A FILMMAKER AND HER LEGENDARY MARATHON MENTOR TRAIN AND TRAVEL IN SECRET TO JOIN THE BRAVE AFGHAN WOMEN WHO ARE STANDING UP FOR EQUALITY AND FREEDOM, BY RUNNING IN THE MARATHON OF AFGHANISTAN.
When the first Afghan woman stood up for her freedom and ran in the Marathon of Afghanistan, she started a movement for equality that spread around the world. Zainab’s story inspired legendary marathon runner, Martin Parnell, to imagine what his life might be like if his gender prevented him from going outside to run. Martin vowed to run in the Marathon of Afghanistan the following year to support Zainab, and partnered with filmmaker and first time marathoner, Kate McKenzie, to tell the story. To avoid making the marathon a target for terrorist attack, they must train, and travel to Afghanistan in secret, where they will uncover unexpected beauty, incredible hardships, and the amazing people who stand for change. This is the story of the brave Afghan women who are risking it all for the freedom to run.
(Copyright The Secrect Marathon.)
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:45 PM
Welcome
Host: David Falconer, CWW Founder
🕑: 06:45 PM - 08:00 PM
The Secret Marathon, Movie Viewing
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Martin Parnell, Marathoner
About this Event
INSPIRED BY A STORY OF COURAGE, A FILMMAKER AND HER LEGENDARY MARATHON MENTOR TRAIN AND TRAVEL IN SECRET TO JOIN THE BRAVE AFGHAN WOMEN WHO ARE STANDING UP FOR EQUALITY AND FREEDOM, BY RUNNING IN THE MARATHON OF AFGHANISTAN.
When the first Afghan woman stood up for her freedom and ran in the Marathon of Afghanistan, she started a movement for equality that spread around the world. Zainab’s story inspired legendary marathon runner, Martin Parnell, to imagine what his life might be like if his gender prevented him from going outside to run. Martin vowed to run in the Marathon of Afghanistan the following year to support Zainab, and partnered with filmmaker and first time marathoner, Kate McKenzie, to tell the story. To avoid making the marathon a target for terrorist attack, they must train, and travel to Afghanistan in secret, where they will uncover unexpected beauty, incredible hardships, and the amazing people who stand for change. This is the story of the brave Afghan women who are risking it all for the freedom to run.
(Copyright The Secrect Marathon.)
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:45 PM
Welcome
Host: David Falconer, CWW Founder
🕑: 06:45 PM - 08:00 PM
The Secret Marathon, Movie Viewing
Info: See this heartwarming story of the first women to run a marathon in Afghanistan. AWARDS and RECOGNITION: -Winner of People’s Choice Award, Best Documentary Feature at Edmonton International Film Festival
-People’s Choice Award at Zonta Film Festival
-Audience Choice Best Documentary Runner-Up at Cinefest Film Festival
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Martin Parnell, Marathoner
Where is it happening?
Westlife Church, 32242 Township Road 245, Calgary, Canada
Tickets
CAD 0.00 to CAD 25.00
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Host or PublisherClassrooms Without Walls Institute
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