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Break the Mold: The Zach Bates Story

Break the Mold: The Zach Bates Story

Everyone needs a dream to chase.

2023 · 61 min · Documentary

Nineteen-year-old Zach Bates told his mother at graduation that he wanted to run a 100-mile ultramarathon before his 20th birthday. Surprised, she reminded him that his farthest cross-country race had only been 5k. Undeterred, he continued to speak his mind and vision to run a 100-mile race before he turned 20. Seeing his determination and knowing her son's unique ability to deeply focus- due to autism- she decided to let him run and see where he could go.

Directed by Travis Holt Hamilton

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