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7 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90Film ThreatFilm ThreatAn uplifting experience that doesn’t allow sport and competition to overshadow the stories of the runners’ lives.
- 80Time OutTime OutIt’s a story of achievement against all odds, of community and kindness in the darkest places, and of the simple power of putting one foot in front of the other to reclaim a life. I challenge even the coldest of heart to not be touched by its message.
- 80Los Angeles TimesKimber MyersLos Angeles TimesKimber MyersThis is a moving documentary that treats its subjects with the dignity and respect they don’t always get but certainly deserve.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckMitchell proves as interesting a figure as the downtrodden people he's dedicated to helping. More often seen shirtless or in a tank top and shorts than a judge's robe, he would certainly qualify for a "Sexiest Judges of Los Angeles" calendar should one ever be created.
- 67Austin ChronicleJosh KupeckiAustin ChronicleJosh KupeckiA feel-good film that uses hope, kindness, and generosity (if a bit austerely) to convey this strong message that releases endorphins as strong as any runner’s high.
- 65TheWrapYolanda MachadoTheWrapYolanda MachadoSkid Row Marathon is a light-hearted attempt to show a softer side of a pressing issue. While the film will no doubt inspire some, it lacks an understanding of the real issues that exist in that environment. It becomes part of the system that proclaims that homelessness is a problem, but it does nothing to say why.
- 60The GuardianLeslie FelperinThe GuardianLeslie FelperinUndeniably uplifting, even if the string-laden score strains too hard to tweak the tear ducts, this US-made documentary tracks a running group of recovering addicts and paroled convicts who train for marathons together.