Running Brave

The underdog story of Billy Mills, a Native American from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, comes to life in this powerful biographical drama. Born into poverty and racism, Mills defied the odds to become one of the greatest distance runners in Olympic history, winning the gold medal in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics for the 10,000-meter race with a stunning upset from third place. With perseverance and determination, Mills went on to inspire generations with his story, which has been recognized by President Barack Obama himself, who awarded him the Presidential Citizens Award in 2012.