Unbreakable: The Western States 100 - Journeyfilm Official Trailer

A new Film by JB Benna and Journeyfilm coming 11-25-2011. Visit http://www.ws100film.com for more info.

Synopsis: On June 26, 2010 four of the greatest ultramarathoners on earth toed the start line in Squaw Valley at the Western States 100-mile endurance run, the oldest and most prestigious 100-mile foot race.

Journeyfilm's forthcoming documentary "Unbreakable: The Western States 100" follows the four lead men on this amazing journey. Hal Koerner, two time defending Western States champion, and running store entrepreneur from Ashland, Oregon. Geoff Roes, undefeated at the 100-mile distance, an organic chef from Juneau, Alaska. Anton Krupicka, undefeated in every ultramarathon he has ever started, a graduate student living in Boulder, Colorado. Killian Jornet, the young mountain runner and two time Ultra-trail du Mont-Blanc champion, from Spain.

The film shadows each runner from the pre-race preparation in their hometowns to the daily life they each lead in and outside of running. While their lives may be quite different, the goal is the same: win the Western States 100-mile run. Only one will win and the journey is unforgiving.

With unprecedented access, the film takes the viewer on the course and with each of the crews, pacers and family members who are working to get their runner across the finish line. From battling injury to surprising changes in the lead, to in-depth interviews with race champions and ultrarunning figureheads, "Unbreakable: The Western States 100" showcases perhaps the most exciting race of its kind.


The Race:

(Description From Wikipedia) The Western States Endurance Run, known commonly as the Western States 100, is a 100-mile long (161 km) ultramarathon that takes place on trails in California's Sierra Nevada annually, on the last weekend of June. The race starts at the base of the Squaw Valley ski resort and finishes at the Placer High School track in Auburn, California. Runners climb a cumulative total of 18000 feet (5500 m) and descend a total of 23000 feet (7000 m) on mountain trails before reaching the finish. Because of the length of the race, the race begins at 5:00 A.M. and continues through the day and into the night. Runners finishing before the 30 hour overall time limit for the race receive a bronze belt buckle, while runners finishing in under 24 hours receive a silver belt buckle.

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• Kilian Jornet
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• Squaw Valley
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• Ashland
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• Scott Jurek
• David Horton
• Tim Twietmeyer
• Jenn Shelton

[GWH5150]

Who sings the song towards the end of the trailer? I watched the movie, was a great film!

[journeyfilm]

@GWH5150 The song is called Chapter 7 by Blackyear. It is available on CD from Journeyfilm and on iTunes

[dkatsafouros]

Can't wait for the digital download. Looks really interesting. One note though. What a horrible horrible font to use...

[journeyfilm]

@dkatsafouros Thanks for the note. We actually did change the font for the film.

[stopgapper]

Too bad the movie doesn't seem to be available in streaming or digital download form. I wanted to surprise my wife tonight, but, alas, no dice. Why not? Take a look at Louis CK's experience with easy digital downloads. I'm not saying you should charge $5, but I'd download it for the full DVD price rather than waiting for delivery of a scratchable DVD.

[journeyfilm]

@stopgapper Digital Downloads will be available. There is just a lot of lead-time and red tape in setting this up. We are aiming for February when we do an iTunes and major retailer launch.

[journeyfilm]

@themarathon42 After unsuccessful attempts at filming WS100 in 2006, 2007, and 2009 it became clear that even with 7 cameras, this race is much too difficult to film without limiting the focus to a small group of runners with similar paces. The mens race had three undefeated runners and a chance at a course record, so we went for the mens leaders. However our last film Rowing the Atlantic featured a woman adventurer and future films will as well. Thanks for viewing and for your comment.

[trailmarker67]

Fall?? How am I supposed to wait until Fall?? Looks totally amazing!  Nice one JB.

[kcajeeserb]

this is probably my favorite movie and before im gone im getting that belt buckle end of story.

[AllenShamu]

Amazing, unbelievable truly inspiring piece of work. I ran with Hal during the Rocky Raccoon this year, these guys are the real deal, athletes who rarely get any spotlight but deserve it all, who are humble and not self promoters. So glad our ultra-running activity has such a great community and filmmakers like JB!

[mojorising68]

Nice work, saw a screening last night in Ashland, OR - could you tell me the artist/track at the end of the film? Inspiring!

[touge242]

Wonderful movie. Just plain epic. Thanks for making it.

[dkatsafouros]

@journeyfilm That's good to hear!! Cool!



[kumquatparadise]

so epic. eff ya. these are my heroes.