Скачать или смотреть Running to Harvard: Documentary of Dolphus Stroud, a scholar-athlete with 1928 Olympic dreams.

"Running to Harvard" unveils the inspiring yet untold, true tale of Dolphus Stroud, an inspiring symbol of resilience and determination emerging from the pioneering Stroud family of Colorado and a hopeful Rocky Mountain community all dreaming of Olympic glory. The son of a father who was born and raised on a Texas slave plantation, Dolphus and his 10 siblings were trailblazers in science, academia, the arts, sports and public service.

Eight years before Jesse Owens' Olympic performance at the Berlin Olympics, Dolphus Stroud, a Phi Beta Kappa Black scholar-athlete, triumphantly earned acceptance to Harvard and clinched victory in the Denver Rocky Mountain Marathon, securing his spot in the 1928 Olympic Trials at Harvard.

However, the darkness of racial prejudice cast a shadow over his achievements, depriving him of the funding needed to travel to Harvard Stadium for the 5K event. Undaunted, he embarked on a dangerous 2,000-mile journey from Colorado to Cambridge, at a time when lynching Black men was far too common. Twelve days later, he arrived at the bank of the Charles River, a mere six hours before the start of his race.

This poignant narrative not only sheds light on Dolphus's remarkable journey but also weaves together the hopes, struggles, and dreams of his family and the Colorado community that dared to envision a more equitable America.

Brought to life by a talented production team, the Stroud family descendant Frank Shines dons the hat of the executive producer. Ralph Giordano navigates this narrative as the director, with Mike Pach adeptly assisting him, while Kyle Hanchett captures the saga's every mood through his masterful cinematography.