In this film you will witness how film composer Cody Westheimer deals with the passing of his father to a brain tumor by training for and racing the Houston marathon in his honor. This story, revealed over the course of a year, shows his grief cycle as he copes with his emotion and discovers a new way forward through his running. Original composition and Paul Simon’s song "The Sound of Silence" are used as well as interviews with ultramarathoners Dean Karnazes and JB Benna. This movie will premier on September 4th, 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Ince Theater in Culver City, California. Learn more about this production at the official website, Running For My Father.com where you may also purchase a DVD of this film. Below is a trailer:
