11 things we learned about Terry Fox from Run Terry Run
A new documentary titled 'Run Terry Run' utilizes previously unseen archival footage to provide a deeper look at Terry Fox's 1980 Marathon of Hope. The film explores the personal struggles and determination of the Canadian hero behind the iconic cross-country run.
Why it matters
Terry Fox remains a central figure in Canadian cultural identity, and new archival material offers a fresh perspective on his legacy.
September 18 | Duration closed caption 2:06 Run Terry Run incorporates previously unseen footage from Terry Fox's 1980 Marathon of Hope, including raw, emotional scenes with family and friends, and the heartbreaking moment his quest to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research ended. Social Sharing Terry Fox is one of Canada's most recognizable heroes, with generations of Canadians having seen archival footage of his iconic 1980 run, as he crossed the country to raise awareness and money for cancer research.
But Run Terry Run , a new documentary that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last month, makes the case that there is still much to learn about the young man behind the Marathon of Hope.
Directed by Sean Menard, the film draws on 96 reels of previously unseen footage, bringing Fox's voice, humour, frustrations and determination to the screen.
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