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Big River Running Company is proud to bring you this great film! Tickets: Available at both stores for $8.50. DON'T WORRY if you haven't bought a ticket yet...they will be available the night of the show at the theater for anyone who has to wait until the last minute to decide! Wednesday, February 25: Des Peres Theater 7:00 pm The Experience: At Big River we always go all-out so of course you won't just be seeing a movie! There will be a Q & A with director and former York runner Matthew Arnold at the conclusion of each showing. We have also partnered with Nike so you will be able to take a sneak peek at all of Nike's 2009 track spikes and shoes. We will also have Nike apparel available at both showings. The Movie: Anyone who loves running will love this movie. We promise you will leave the theater pumped up and ready to go for a run! Don't just take it from us though. Read these great reviews: "Everyone in America who loves distance running should see the Long Green Line." "A heart warming, and at time tear jerking story" THREE STARS - CHICAGO TRIBUNE - AUGUST 15 2008 Cross country isn't a glamor sport, but that doesn't mean you should run away from "The Long Green Line." Cross country, which involves teams of runners traversing hill and dale for points, doesn't attract a lot of attention, but there are great stories to tell; this documentary is more about the people who run than about the sport in which they compete. Its focus is legendary coach Joe Newton and his York High School program, from neophyte freshmen recruited from the halls of the Elmhurst school to Newton, arguably the greatest high school coach in the country, regardless of sport. Former York students Matthew Arnold (producer/director) and Brady Hallongren (producer/director of photography) have captured the tumultuous 2005 season that led to (spoiler alert!) York's 25th state title. Along the way you watch Newton deal with the dismissal of two of his top runners for their involvement in an arson and see how the Dukes pull together to overcome adversity. Two of the show's biggest stars never scored a point for York High. Senior John Fisher, a high-functioning autistic teammate, and freshman Connor Chadwick, who has cerebral palsy, are inspirational. The road to another state championship is compelling, but more interesting is Newton's relationship with the team as a whole, whether they be top runners Matt and Eric Dettmen or "Group Six" runners—the slowest of the slow. "The Long Green Line" shows that cross country at York, which now has 26 state titles, is more than just championships. By Reid Hanley
SEE YOU IN FEBRUARY!!!
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