Run Terry Run
| Run Terry Run | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sean Menard |
| Written by | Sean Menard |
| Produced by | Sean Menard Molly Ye |
| Starring | Terry Fox |
| Edited by | Sean Menard |
| Music by | Tom Caffey |
| Distributed by | Elevation Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 109 minutes[1] |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Run Terry Run is a 2025 Canadian documentary film, directed by Sean Menard.[2] The film is a behind-the-scenes depiction of Terry Fox's 1980 Marathon of Hope, through previously unseen footage taken in 1980 by filmmaker John Simpson, which passed into the possession of the Terry Fox Foundation but had languished in storage, and was long been believed to be lost entirely, until it was located again in the 2020s.[3]
The film received a special advance screening on November 10, 2025, at Roy Thomson Hall, with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra performing the score live.[4] It is slated to go into wider release in October 2026, following a gala screening at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.[5]
The film will also screen at the Windsor International Film Festival, in competition for the $25,000 WIFF Prize in Canadian Film.[6]
Reception
[edit]Zachary Lee of RogerEbert.com gave the film three out of four stars and wrote that it "should be studied for how it properly builds a documentary around its archival footage."[7] In a positive review, Rachel West of That Shelf wrote, "Almost 45 years later, Fox's story remains extraordinary not because the legend has grown larger, but because the person at its centre was so profoundly human. By allowing Fox to tell his own story, Menard reminds us why his legacy has endured – and why it still matters."[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Run Terry Run (G)". British Columbia Film Classification Office. Consumer Protection BC. September 2, 2026. Retrieved September 23, 2026.
- ↑ Matt Ingram, "Unseen film of Terry Fox featured in new documentary by Hamilton filmmaker". CHCH-DT, August 29, 2025.
- ↑ Cameron Ormond, "New Terry Fox documentary reveals his true heroism". Canadian Running, November 11, 2025.
- ↑ Dorcas Marfo, "‘Run Terry Run’: Terry Fox documentary unveils heart and humanity of Canadian hero". CTV News, November 8, 2025.
- ↑ John Hazelton, "Chris Rock, Yeon Sang-ho, Peter Farrelly titles among Toronto film festival galas and special presentations". Screen Daily, July 20, 2026.
- ↑ Kaitlyn McGrath, "Montreal filmmakers headline list of movies up for the $25,000 WIFF prize". Toronto Star, September 16, 2026.
- ↑ Lee, Zachary (September 19, 2026). "Run Terry Run". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved September 20, 2026.
- ↑ West, Rachel (September 19, 2026). "Run Terry Run Review: TIFF 2026". That Shelf. Retrieved September 20, 2026.
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