Learning to Fly

I didn’t win the running gear giveaway :(

PJ

Felt too unfocused. It wanted to both be a documentary about Aisha McAdams and Jim Walmsley/the ultramarathon community, but it doesn’t fully commit. The only thing that was clear was the gratuitous Hoka product placement. Throw in someone wearing Altras or Salomons, damn.

Andy Nguyen

Learning to Fly is a well-intentioned documentary, but it delivers something that, at times, feels more like a lengthy HOKA advertisement than a true cinematic film. While the stories of these dedicated ultra-marathon runners are inspiring, the pacing suffers from a…

E.J. Friedman

Q&A with filmmaker Max Lowe, producer Evan Hayes and subject Aisha McAdams. Moderated by Katcy Stephan. West Coast Premiere Screening + Popcorn & soda. Running gear giveaway!

American Cinematheque

Produced by Chris Hemsworth #okay Gives the audience no reasons to invest themselves in this story. Seems to be for other runners, not your average viewer.

Adelaide <3

hella inspiring to watch after my first 10k

lizzieallan

inspiring at times, captivating too. but lacks focus and an emotional driving force that feels concentrated. also hard to not see this as a “product” of the brand. running is tricky — it is often sadomasochistic, masturbatory even. but i can’t deny its therapeutic effects.…

josh bentley

A window into a world I knew nothing about before. The western states race was very exciting! The UTMB timelapse shot was *chef kiss*

proudcatdaddy

The best part of this film is at 1:41:11:13 just take my word for it

averyhellberg