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Run Terry Run

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This feature-length documentary by filmmaker Sean Menard offers an unprecedented look at Canadian hero Terry Fox's 1980 Marathon of Hope. Through 96 reels of never-before-seen visuals and unheard audio interviews, viewers are brought directly into the van and onto the streets with Terry, his best friend Doug, and his younger brother Darrell as they experience an emotional and historic journey across the country.

Critics Reviews

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Ben Kaplan Globe and Mail 1 day ago
Entertaining, insightful and endearingly fresh, Run Terry Run is a crowd-pleasing triumph of reanimation that adds to the Terry Fox legend in the only remaining way of value: It shows the Canadian legend as a real human being. Go to Full Review Zachary Lee RogerEbert.com Sep 20, 2026
3/4
What we see on-screen reminds us of the importance of bearing witness, yes. But it also reminds us that once we shape our world to our liking, we stop asking it any more questions. Go to Full Review Rachel Ho CBC Radio 1 day ago
Menard does an incredible job showing us how extraordinary Terry Fox was in his persistence and selflessness, but also how ordinary he was too Go to Full Review Sidra Jafri NOW Toronto 1 day ago
While I’m not sure if he would enjoy the attention and praise he received due to his efforts and Run Terry Run, Terry surely would be proud of the impact he had and the amount of money raised so far for cancer research. Go to Full Review Matthew Simpson Exclaim! 1 day ago
8/10
The film isn't simply a hagiography; it's a full portrait. Go to Full Review Liz Braun Original Cin 2 days ago
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In telling one unassuming young hero’s story, director Sean Menard’s documentary captures the best of a place and its people. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Dylan L @RT55981903 1 day ago I was very young when Terry was doing his run, but I can vaguely remember watching the news coverage with my parents. It’s such a part of the Canadian experience. He showed us how ordinary people are capable of extraordinary things with enough determination. I had forgotten how Canada was also going through a difficult time back then but how he gave us hope. Thank you Terry, a true hero. It’s 45 years later and you’re still right here with us. See more Read all reviews
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Sean Menard

Director

Doug Alward

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Darrell Fox

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Terry Fox

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Leslie Scrivener

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Darryl Sittler

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Movie Info

Synopsis This feature-length documentary by filmmaker Sean Menard offers an unprecedented look at Canadian hero Terry Fox's 1980 Marathon of Hope. Through 96 reels of never-before-seen visuals and unheard audio interviews, viewers are brought directly into the van and onto the streets with Terry, his best friend Doug, and his younger brother Darrell as they experience an emotional and historic journey across the country.
Director
Sean Menard
Producer
Sean Menard, Molly Ye
Production Co
Elevation Pictures
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m
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