Films to See: “Runners”

In a hard scrabble inner city neighbourhood, Shannon is the tough, independent high school senior whose sights are set on escaping the poverty and drive-by shootings while her friend, T (Theadore), is surrendering to the call of easy money as a drug runner – a job that got his older brother killed. Their precarious lives teeter on the brink until Coach Archie Miles, a former gang banger and now high school track and field coach, offers the way to a scholarship and an education.  In the struggle with the local drug gang, destinies are made and lost in a tense battle of love, tragedy, and determination.

Why You Might Like “Runners”

“Runners” gives us an insider’s perspective into a world where young lives teeter between the dead end of a broken community and the fragile hope of a better life through education and self-determination. It’s an authentic portrayal that you won’t find in a Hollywood movie. If you love the classic struggle of good versus evil portrayed realistically, you’ll root for these characters who risk everything to make their own destinies. This has all the feels. You can view the trailer and buy tickets here.

Written by Cathleen MacDonald
Cathleen MacDonald is a writer and filmmaker.