When fifteen-year-old Tyson attends public school for the first time, his life is changed forever. While helping his father clean up after the football team, Tyson befriends champion marathon runner Aklilu. Never letting his autism hold him back, Tyson becomes determined to run his first marathon in hopes of winning his father's approval. With the help of an unlikely friend and his parents, Tyson learns that with faith in yourself and the courage to take the first step, anything is possible.
Tyson's Run
“With each step comes the determination to take another.”
Overview
When fifteen-year-old Tyson attends public school for the first time, his life is changed forever. While helping his father clean up after the football team, Tyson befriends champion marathon runner Aklilu. Never letting his autism hold him back, Tyson becomes determined to run his first marathon in hopes of winning his father's approval. With the help of an unlikely friend and his parents, Tyson learns that with faith in yourself and the courage to take the first step, anything is possible.
Director
Kim Bass
Status
Released
Production
Planet 9 Productions, Beautiful Lie Pictures, Pace Pictures
Cast
Major Dodson
Tyson Hollerman
Amy Smart
Eloise Hollerman
Rory Cochrane
Bobby Hollerman
Barkhad Abdi
Aklilu
Layla Felder
Shannon
Jody Thompson
Sweeney
Isaiah Asher Hanley
Bradley Burton
Forrest Deal
Jonesy
Claudia Zevallos
Ms. Fernandez
Jonathan Fuller
Early Morning Drinker
Video Gallery
Official Trailer
Tyson's Run - Featurette
