“The runner” By Amar Chebib

After suffering from suicidal depression, Darius Sam, a 20-year-old from Lower Nicola First Nation, finds running as a catalyst for transformation. Within a matter of months, he attempts a 100-mile ultramarathon in subzero temperatures to raise awareness for addiction and mental health issues in his community.

After suffering from suicidal depression, Darius Sam, a 20-year-old from Lower Nicola First Nation, finds running as a catalyst for transformation.

Within a matter of months, he attempts a 100-mile ultramarathon in subzero temperatures to raise awareness for addiction and mental health issues in his community.

Credits

Featuring // Darius Sam @dariiussam

Director, Producer, & Editor // Amar Chebib @amarchebib
Producer // Hayley Morin @bird.grl
Executive Producer // Geoff Vreeken @mrvreeken
Cinematographer // Jason Mannings @jasonmannings

Line Producer // Olivia Golosky @0liv3_mari3
Production Manager // Mia Metz @miaaametz
Camera Assistant // Soloman Chiniquay @solomanchiniquay
Drone Operator // Rob Antill @digitalanthill
Location Sound // Tyler Devon Gillis @aftertouchaudio
Colourist // Sam Gilling @sgllng
Sound Designer/Mixer // Matt Drake @mdrake08

In Association with Kiddo Films @kiddo_films
With Support from Even/Odd evenodd.studio, Marmoset @marmosetmusic, & Lorne Lapham @lornelapham
Distributed by The New Yorker @newyorkermag

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