There are only a couple more weeks until the SF film premiere of Atletu (The Athlete), the inspiring true story, told for the first time, of Abebe Bikila.
View trailer: www.FilmFestivalFlix.com/film/the-athlete/
Ababe Bikila was an Eithiopian barefoot runner who became the first person ever to win consecutive Olympic Marathon Gold (1960 & 1964). But this is not only a story of success. After Bikila was paralyzed in a car accident, he went on to become an archer in the paraolympics and a dog-sledder in Norway. The Athlete teaches us about the power of perserverence and the strength of the human heart.
To join us BUY TICKETS for The Athlete
Cost: $10 (special pricing available for large groups)
Promo Code: KARNOKIDS for $2-Off.
A portion of proceeds for the evening will benefit Karno Kids, an organization focused on improving the health and wellness of our youth.
By attending, not only will you get to see a great film but you'll also get to hang out with some local running celebrities like Dean Karnazes, David Torrence, Alysia Johnson and me!
When: Monday November 19
Where: Balboa Theatre; 3630 Balboa St, San Francisco
What: 7:00-7:30 Red Carpet Arrival
7:30–10:00 Feature program including short film contest winner, screening of feature film The Athlete, Q & A with the co-writer/director/producer and star of the film Rasselas Lake
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About Film Festival Flix (FFF): Film Festival Flix is a monthly film series bringing award-winning and audience favorite films and unique one-night only experiences to venues across the country. The monthly series is currently in Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, Dubuque, Denver, Salt Lake City and San Francisco. Red carpet photo opportunities, an interview with the filmmakers, and a ticket holder reception make for an unforgettable night for audiences, filmmakers, neighboring businesses, press and media. Following the screening, all films are available for download at www.filmfestivalflix.com .
Sponsorship Opportunities: There are a limited number of local sponsorship opportunities including logo display on film posters, collateral material, and red carpet ‘step and repeat’ photo location as well as a presence/table display at the event itself. Contact Melina Jampolis @ 415.577.0439 or [email protected] for more information.
Nice video!! I'm really interested to buy a ticket and watch inspiring true story.
Posted by: Fitness Wellness Guide | 03/05/2013 at 05:04 AM
It's great! It looks like you can get tickets, buy a DVD of the film, or stream it through this website: http://filmfestivalflix.com/film/the-athlete/#.UTlhdRmE4QA
I hope you get a chance to check it out!
Posted by: Shannon | 03/07/2013 at 07:57 PM
Nice show, I really want to have a ticket now.
Posted by: Peter | 05/21/2013 at 07:03 AM