Racing the Rez

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In the rugged canyon lands of Northern Arizona, Navajo and Hopi cross-country runners from two rival high schools put it all on the line for Tribal pride, triumph over adversity and state championship glory. Win or lose, what they learn in the course of their seasons will have a dramatic effect on the rest of their lives.

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Feed Date & NOLA Code:

Sunday, October 28, 2012; PREZ 000 Base Revision 001, 1300-1400ET/HD03

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One Page Fact Sheet

Press Release

Educational Resources

Image Captions & Credits

Crew Bios

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Honors & Awards

Official Selection, 10th Annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (Feb. 15-24)

Official Selection, 2013 Aqua Caliente Native FilmFest (Feb. 27-Mar. 3)

Ryan Lee Crosby, the composer of the film's soundtrack, has been nominated for "Singer/Songwriter of the Year" by the Boston Music Awards. Winners will be announced on Dec. 2, 2012. (11-20-12)

Official Selection & Nominated for Best Documentary, 2012 American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco, Calif., Nov. 2-10, 2012

Official Selection, Arlington International Film Festival (Oct. 17-21, 2012)

WINNER, Best Action/Sports Film; Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival (10-10-12 through 10-14-12)

Reviews

Debbie Reese, America Indians in Children's Literature (10-24-12)

Chris McDougall, Author of Born to Run Reviews Racing the Rez (9-12-12) -- "I just got my copy of the DVD today. What a fantastic film. If it's not the best running movie ever made..."

"Documentary Gets Enough Funding to Continue." Echoes Sentinel (1-27-12)

"Racing the Rez Documentary Reaches Kickstarter Goal!" Indian Country Today Media Network (1-10-12)

"Warren Township Cross-Country Alum Looks for Funds to Complete Documentary." Echoes Sentinel (1-6-12)

"You Have Two Weeks Left to Help the Incredible Racing the Rez Documentary See the Light of Day." Indian Country Today Media Network (12-31-11)

"Tools to Better One's Self," Navajo Times (10-21-10)