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  • Mighty Jerome (2010)
  • TV-G
    84 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Mighty Jerome (2010)
TV-G
84 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
In 1959, at just nineteen years of age, Harry Jerome was Canada's most promising track and field star, and was on his way to the Olympics in Rome. By 1962, after suffering a gruesome leg injury, there was every reason to think that his ...See moreIn 1959, at just nineteen years of age, Harry Jerome was Canada's most promising track and field star, and was on his way to the Olympics in Rome. By 1962, after suffering a gruesome leg injury, there was every reason to think that his racing days were over. But Jerome was not just a champion on the track; he was doubly determined off it. And so began his climb to what his coach, the legendary Bill Bowerman, called "the greatest comeback in track and field history." Through years of unparalleled political turbulence, personal challenge and racial conflict, Harry Jerome kept his head down and ran, displaying a strength of character and willful perseverance every bit as impressive as his record-setting athleticism. Filmmaker Charles Officer uses gorgeous monochrome imagery, impassioned interviews and astonishing archival footage to tell the runner's triumphant story, from his early days in North Vancouver, through his three Olympics and his unequalled streak of record-breaking, to his sudden and tragically premature death. Family, friends and teammates recall a man who forever changed the Canadian sports landscape and made an indelible mark upon the world. Compelling, surprising and urgently paced, Mighty Jerome will electrify sports fans, history buffs and all those with an appreciation for tales of courage and redemption. Written by the National Film Board of Canada See less
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Director
Charles Officer
Writers
Charles Officer (written by) | Fil Fraser (inspired by the book by: "Running Uphill: The Fast, Short Life of Canadian Champion Harry Jerome")
Producer
Selwyn Jacob (producer)
Composer
Schaun Tozer (original music composed by)
Cinematographer
John Price (director of photography)
Editors
Jesse James Miller | Charlie Renfrew
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Release date
Oct 8, 2010 (Canada)
Awards
4 wins & 1 nomination

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Nykeem Provo primary photo
Nykeem Provo
Self - Harry Jerome - Dramatic Re-enactment Self - Harry Jerome - Dramatic Re-enactment   See fewer
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Claire Burns
Self - Wendy Jerome - Dramatic Re-enactment Self - Wendy Jerome - Dramatic Re-enactment   See fewer
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Fidel Dwayne Hodge
Self - Young Harry Jerome - Dramatic Re-enactment Self - Young Harry Jerome - Dramatic Re-enactment   See fewer
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