The Great Alone
2015 · 80 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama, Documentary, Adventure
The Great Alone is a feature length independent documentary film that tells the inspiring comeback story of Iditarod Champion Lance Mackey.
Directed by Greg Kohs · Written by Greg Kohs
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