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The Jericho Mile
UNITED STATES · 1979

The Jericho Mile

Michael Mann
redemption through athletics life sentence Olympic dreams prison life human perseverance
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Synopsis

A runner, serving a life sentence at Folsom Prison, works at becoming the world's fastest miler and wins a chance to compete for a spot on the Olympic team.

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