Marathon
– Drama by Biju Viswanath, Marathon was adapted from Harteis's memoir of the same name. Explores the r..
Drama by Biju Viswanath, Marathon was adapted from Harteis's memoir of the same name. Explores the relation ship between two poets Richard Harteis and William Meredith former US poet laureate and winner of every major American award for poetry including the 1988 Pulitzer prize.
02 Mar 2010
English
Biju Viswanath
Richard Harteis, Celia de Freine (screenplay)
Bristol Pomeroy, Alec Dana, Beth Campbell, Donna Del Bueno
In the 17th year of friendship, William suffers a debilitating stroke. Richard stands by his partner fighting for his right to care for him, despite the inevitable restrictions on his own life and against the wishes of William's family. The strength to overcome disability with dignity becomes a lesson in physical and spiritual endurance, hard won knowledge indeed.