Bannister: Everest on the Track

2016, 1h 10min

Documentary

History wonks and running buffs will vie for who loves this movie the most. "Everest on the Track" is as much an historical study of Britain's psychological, if not almost physical, need for something - anything - to erase the woes of World War II as it is a fresh look at the quest for the first sub-4:00 mile, the heretofore deemed physically impossible. Before the war, Britain had bloomed best in its Sporting Tradition, but the amateur accolades leading to Olympic accomplishments were blown off the podiums in the 1952 Helsinki Games. Roger Bannister was the epitome of that disappearing scholar-athlete ideal. Can the lunchtime-trained runner immersed in his medical school studies inject the booster shot into Britain's flagging but still flickering morale?

"Bannister: Everest on the Track" — documentary movie produced in USA and released in 2016. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.8 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 10min. "Bannister: Everest on the Track" is currently available for rent and to buy on Apple TV, YouTube Movies and Vudu. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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"Bannister: Everest on the Track" is a gripping documentary that delves into the psychological and historical context surrounding Roger Bannister's quest to break the four-minute mile, a feat deemed impossible by many. Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Britain, the film explores how Bannister's pursuit of athletic excellence became a symbol of hope and resilience for a nation struggling to regain its footing. With a unique blend of archival footage and insightful commentary, the documentary offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of sports and history, showcasing the power of human determination and the enduring spirit of competition.

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Bannister: Everest on the Track was released for streaming on April 12, 2016.