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May 07, 2021RandomLibrarian rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Content warning: Attempted rape, some really gross blisters on feet, and if the sound of vomiting makes you want to do the same you might want to avoid this movie. An amazing documentary about a group of runners from all over the world trying to complete the 4 desert ultra (long distances totaling hundreds of kilometers each) races in one year. Three deserts are sandy and heat is often the biggest issue, while the fourth is in Antarctica and extreme cold is the issue there. CW and SPOILER: I was horrified to see that even during such a race, women athletes are not safe from the threat of rape/sexual assault. One runner was attacked by a local man in the middle of nowhere and only got away without being raped because the sound of a motorcycle scared him off. She ran for the better part of an hour before encountering the film crew and getting help. It is a testament to her strength that after taking some time to recover, she was able to finish the race.