Running in the Tarahumara Community

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Dec 15, 2020

A new 30 for 30 documentary explores what’s happened since the Tarahumara, an indigenous community in Mexico, became well-known for their legendary running ability and their unique running style -- running barefoot. Director Bernardo Ruiz joins us to discuss the film, titled “The Infinite Race."  The film looks at what the community has experienced since they helped inspire the current ultrarunning craze, including the rise in organized crime in Mexico and its effect on the community.

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