Learning to Fly (2026)

Directed by Max Lowe1h 43mDocumentary

Aisha McAdams, a former competitive runner turned photographer, embarks on a journey to document the triumphs and struggles of famed ultra trailrunners, including Jim Walmsley and Eszter Csillag. Traveling to mythical races—the Western States Endurance Run in the mountains of eastern California, the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc in the French Alps—the film marvels at athletes who maintain their intensity as they run 100 miles of mountain trails while climbing thousands of vertical feet.

Year
2026
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
21 August 2026
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6.5 (2)
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Aisha McAdams
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Jim Walmsley
Jim Walmsley
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Rod Farvard
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Eszter Csillag
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