Fairless
"Unfinished business"
Originally released in 2015. Fairless is a documentary film. directed by Marcus Cobbledick. At just 44 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This is the story of unsung hero Steve Fairless, a country boy who represented Australia in road cycling at the Seoul Olympics in 1988. After the games, with professional opportunities limited, Steve retired from the sport to return to dairy farming to provide for his young family. He was 26 and in physiological terms, only really just arriving at his peak. However, the desire to compete never left him and at 50, Steve made a comeback of sorts. Within a season he was one of the best on the country for any age. Our film tracks his life, his comeback and his journey to the ultimate proving ground, the UCI World masters Championships in Slovenia. Steve is a great character, and his story is one of never letting go of a dream.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 30, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
0h 44m
44 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairless about?
This is the story of unsung hero Steve Fairless, a country boy who represented Australia in road cycling at the Seoul Olympics in 1988. After the games, with professional opportunities limited, Ste...
Who directed Fairless?
Fairless was directed by Marcus Cobbledick.
How long is Fairless?
Fairless has a runtime of 0 hours and 44 minutes (44 minutes total).
When was Fairless released?
Fairless was released on July 30, 2015 in theaters.