Run Free
Originally released in 2019. Run Free is a documentary film. directed by Simon Sharkey. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 2016 eleven young men from Parade Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica travelled to Scotland for the first time, bringing their powerful parkour performance Run Free to the National Theatre of Scotland’s Home/Away festival. Now the story of their journey is told in a heart-warming new documentary film. Run Free: The Documentary shows the struggles and triumphs of these young men as they create a piece of theatre that impacts both them and their community, a journey that saw them travel across the world, many for the first time, from the streets of Kingston to the international stage. Run Free was developed as part of the National Theatre of Scotland’s pioneering Jump programme. Originally presented by the National Theatre of Scotland, British Council, and Manifesto Jamaica, under the creative guidance of directors Simon Sharkey, Brian Johnson, and choreographer Liane Williams.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 24, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Jamaica
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- National Theatre of Scotland
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Run Free about?
In 2016 eleven young men from Parade Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica travelled to Scotland for the first time, bringing their powerful parkour performance Run Free to the National Theatre of Scotland�...
Who directed Run Free?
Run Free was directed by Simon Sharkey.
How long is Run Free?
Run Free has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was Run Free released?
Run Free was released on February 24, 2019 in theaters.