At 86, Joy Johnson was the oldest woman to run the 2013 New York City Marathon. This is the story of an inspiring athlete with an uncommon passion for her sport, and for life.

Director: Gabe Spitzer

Executive Producer: Aaron Cohen

Producer: Drew Houpt, Dan Janvey

Cinematographer: Sean Porter

Editor: David Terry Fine

Sound Designer: Paul Urmson

Music: West Dylan Thordson

Gabe Spitzer is an Emmy-award winning director and producer. Spitzer graduated from Wesleyan University and got his start at HBO working on the 24/7 series, before leaving to pursue his own films. Most recently, he directed Rise as One, a documentary series leading up to the World Cup, which showcased the unifying power of soccer around the world.

Distributor: ESPN Films

Public Film Contact
Gabe Spitzer
Beluga Pictures
gabe@belugapictures.com
(860) 510-2376

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