Marathon Boy. FREE pre-festival film screening presented by the Canadian Sport Film Festival

Discover the story of Budhia: a four-year old boy and long-distance running prodigy, rescued from poverty in India by a coach with big dreams. Follow the real-life account of media controversy, political scandal and the genuine bond formed between a guru and his disciple – all set in the heart-racing world of marathon running. Q&A to follow.

View trailer of the film here: http://vimeo.com/30178872

Screening with The Ball: by day, six-year-old Yoji assembles soccer balls in an illegal factory. By night, he dreams the dreams of childhood.

PLEASE NOTE:
This event is free however space is limited so reservation is required.
To reserve your ticket please email rsvp.csff@gmail.com

Presented by:
The Canadian Sport Film Festival
The Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, University of Toronto
The Centre for Sport Policy Studies, University of Toronto