Synopsis
Brian Reynolds, a double amputee below the knee athlete, has triumphed over numerous challenges throughout his life. Growing up without a role model to guide him, he has embarked on a mission to empower para athletes by demonstrating that nothing is beyond reach. Join us in this documentary as we follow Brian's journey to make history by becoming the first double amputee to conquer the legendary Leadville 100 Ultra Trail Marathon in Colorado.
Brian’s Top Running Achievements:
• 2024 10k World Record holder on the roads
• 3x World’s Fastest time in the marathon for double below the knee amputees
• 3x World’s Fastest time in the half marathon for double below the knee amputees
• 2018 World Para Championship London Marathon: 3:03:38 1st place amputee division and worlds best time for double amputees
• Multiple top three marathon finishes in the para division at Boston, London, and Chicago.
• Completed assents such as Mt. Fuji (3,776.24 m) and Mt. Aconcagua (6,961 m)
• 2023 5k World Record Holder on the track
The Film’s Technical Info
Title: Brian Reynolds: The Leadville Trail 100
Genre: Short Doc/Adventure
Production Year: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Language: English
Run Time: 16:30
Screen Ratio: 16:9
Sound Format: Stereo
About the Director
With a daily running streak going strong since 2017, Mike Grasela is a seven-time Boston Marathon finisher, a thirteen-time marathoner overall, and the owner of Minutemen Post LLC. Based in Boston, Mike is a filmmaker who has been in the post-production world for over 10 years. Recently, he stepped out of the editing and coloring cave to direct his debut documentary, 'Brian Reynolds: The Leadville Trail 100.’
As it makes its way through the festival circuit, this film has played in 8 countries (USA, Canada, UK, Italy, Greece, France, Germany and Ireland) and over 100+ cities so far. It has gotten into 5 film festivals - the most notable are The Trail Film Festival (currently on tour) and The Breckenridge Film Festival (September 2024). It also has won a Silver Telly Award, and has been a finalist at the Red Movie Awards, and the Golden Short Festival.
Director’s Quote:
“Brian's drive to become a better role model than he was yesterday is so inspirational, you're going to find yourself wanting to sign up for your next 5k after watching Brian Reynolds: The Leadville Trail 100.”
- Mike Grasela
