Endurance Parent Guide

Overall A

Haile Gebrselassie took the world by surprise at the Atlanta Olympics Games in 1996. Endurance is a mix of documentary and re-enactment, subtitles and English, which offers a glimpse not only into this amazing Ethiopian runner's life, but also into the culture of his impoverished nation.

Release date May 14, 1999

Violence A
Sexual Content A
Profanity A
Substance Use A

Why is Endurance rated PG? The MPAA rated Endurance PG for brief nudity

Run Time: 83 minutes

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Directed by Leslie Woodhead. Starring Haile Gebrsellasie. Running time: 83 minutes. Theatrical release May 14, 1999. Updated July 27, 2012

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Endurance Parents' Guide

How is Gebrselassie’s father’s attitude about his son becoming a professional runner similar to how North American parents would feel about their children working toward such an uncertain goal?

Learn more about the real Haile Gebrselassie here: http://www.hailegebrselassie.net/

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The most recent home video release of Endurance movie is January 30, 2012. Here are some details…

Endurance releases to Blu-ray on January 31, 2012.

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