Its also the tale of his wife, who ran just as far and just as hard. New film from liberty university extraordinary receives. Extraordinary, the movie cheryl mckay screenwriterbook. Jun 16, 2017 for the first time in recent memory, a student film from liberty university will be releasing in movie theaters nationwide. The amazing story of ultramarathon runner and college professor david horton, his wife, nancy, and their. Extraordinary tells the true story of ultramarathoner and college professor, david horton, his wife nancy, and their journey to rebuild their marriage.
Extraordinary tells true story of ultramarathoner david. Denverbusiness wirebased on the reallife events of acclaimed ultramarathoner david horton, extraordinary brings hortons story to movie theaters nationwide for one night this fall. Based on the reallife events of acclaimed ultramarathoner david horton, extraordinary follows horton as his dream of tackling a nearly 3,000mile run takes its toll on his body and brings his marriage to the breaking point. Extraordinary dvd vision video christian videos, movies.
David horton and his wife nancy, extraordinary, begins with horton s desire to continue extreme running with a cross country marathon despite his age and medical. David horton came to liberty university in the fall of 1978 and has served full time since teaching in the undergraduate program. Liberty university online programs extraordinary movie. Attending elementary school in marshall, arkansas, davids childhood days were filled with a mix of studies, farming chores, hunting, and fishing. Is firstever studentled feature film to release nationwide tells true story of ultramarathoner david horton in u. Bring home extraordinary on dvd or digital hd today. Liberty university studentdriven film, extraordinary. Extraordinary is an awesome, inspiring and encouraging true story that is a must see. Denver, jun, 2017 business wire based on the reallife events of acclaimed ultramarathoner david horton, extraordinary brings hortons story to movie theaters nationwide for one. Leland klassen, who plays david horton in the film extraordinary, acts in a scene near the end of the film, when horton finishes the transamerica footrace.
Although proud of his incredible athletic accomplishments and the impact he has on his students, david s family continuously pays a high price for his years of competitive. David horton, his wife, and their attempt to finish their marriage race well. We met david horton at the hardrock 100 endurance run. A fulllength movie extraordinary has been made about. David horton is a 5time finisher of this race and the winner of the first two. Family plays an important role in our society, fathom events ceo john rubey said.
Although proud of his incredible athletic accomplishments and the impact he has on his students, davids family continuously pays a high price for his years of competitive running. I cowrote extraordinary, which is the true story of ultramarathon legend, david horton. Based on the true story of ultramarathoner david horton, extraordinary. Extraordinary tells the true story and struggles of. The david horton storythe extraordinary womanfilmmakers of extraordinarykeys to an extraordinary marriage extraordinary, dvd. David horton is a successful marathon runner and devoted college professor. Extraordinary is firstever studentdriven feature film to release nationwide tells true story of ultramarathoner david horton in u. Although proud of his incredible athletic accomplishments and the impact he has on his students, david s family continuously pays a high price for his years of competitive running. Based on a true marriage journey, extraordinary tells the amazing story of ultramarathon runner and college professor david horton, his wife, nancy, and their attempt to. Based on a true marriage journey, the film tells the story of ultramarathon runner and college professor david horton, his wife, nancy, a. Although proud of his incredible athletic accomplishments and the impact he has on his students, davids family continuously pays. Extraordinary movie is the first student driven feature film to be released nationwide. David has also completed over 160 ultras, has 40 wins, and many other ambitious running endeavors.
Horton s races different and truly extraordinary is dr. Created and produced by liberty university film students, extraordinary follows horton as he tackles a nearly 3,000mile run that takes its toll on his body and brings his marriage to. Although proud of his incredible athletic accomplishments and the impact he has on his students, davids family continuously pays a high price for his years of competitive. Although proud of his incredible athletic accomplishments and the impact he has on his students, david s family continuously pays a high. Scotty curlee producer, director, cowriter has such great vision and innovative. David horton is known as a great professor in lynchburg, and his running class is extremely popular. Although proud of his incredible athletic accomplishments and the impact he has on his students, davids family continuously pays a high price for his years of.
His reputation is that he helps all of his students by connecting with them on a personal level. The movie is equal parts ultramarathon and marital conflict resolution making it a great date night pick. An impactful and perfect story for the entire family, the inspirational film stars shari rigby octoberbaby, leland klassen altar egos. The movie was created by the department of cinematic arts at liberty university and is based on the reallife events of marathon runner david horton. Scotty curlee interviewed on movie, extraordinary, coming. We discuss with him the unique qualities that make this race one of the toughest runs in the world. It was such fun to see the talented cast and crew bringing the story to life. The movie, extraordinary, is based on the real life and real struggles of the ultramarathon runner david horton.
The film follows david who feels called by god to inspire people one last time. Horton is also a marathon enthusiast, but his passion often takes away his time from. While they are wellorganized and located on beautiful trails, what makes dr. This film tells the story of ultramarathon runner and college professor david horton, his wife, nancy, and their attempt to finish their marriage race well. The movie extraordinary tells the inspirational story of liberty university professor dr.
Extraordinary tells true story of ultramarathoner david horton. Based on a true marriage journey, extraordinary tells the amazing story of ultramarathon runner and college professor david horton, his wife, nancy, and their attempt to finish their marriage race well. The film centers on the toll hortons running took on both his body and. For the first time in recent memory, a student film from liberty university will be releasing in movie theaters nationwide. David horton befriends fellow runner sergei during the 2,906mile race across america, using time on the road to witness and minister to his new friend. Based on the true life events of david horton, an accomplished ultramarathon runner and lecturer. Like david horton, lu cinematic arts prove mettle in landmark achievement the liberty university cinematic arts department reached a bold new peak with the premiere of extraordinary on sept. However, his commitment to running affects both his marriage and his body.
The film centers on the toll horton s running took on both his body and. Hortons races different and truly extraordinary is dr. Apr 09, 2016 we had a wonderful time in lynchburg, va visiting the set of my next movie. Sep 07, 2017 extraordinary tells the amazing story of ultramarathon runner and college professor david horton, his wife, nancy, and their attempt to finish their marriage race well. Based on a true marriage journey, extraordinary tells the amazing story of ultramarathon runner and college professor dave horton, his wife, nancy. Based on a true marriage journey, extraordinary tells the amazing story of ultramarathon runner and college professor david horton, his wife, nancy, and their attempt to finish their marriage race. Make your movie list and get blurays and dvds conveniently delivered to you with free shipping both.
Although proud of his athletic accomplishments, david hortons family pays dearly for his devotion to competitive running. Liberty university studentdriven film, extraordinary sept. Sep 06, 2017 based on the reallife events of acclaimed ultramarathoner david horton, extraordinary follows horton as his dream of tackling a nearly 3,000mile run takes its toll on his body and brings his marriage to the breaking point. Following his openheart surgery, his wife is ready for him to give up marathons and focus on their marriage. Extraordinary is his tale, how he ran far and hard. Bring it home on dvd or digital hd beginning december 19. Ive since run numerous horton races over the years, and they are well worth the 10hour drive from my home in western massachusetts.
Extraordinary tells the true story and struggles of ultra. Aug 12, 2017 extraordinary in us theaters september 7, 2017 starring leland klassen, shari rigby, karen abercrombie, kirk cameron. See extraordinary for one night only on september 7. Extraordinary in us theaters september 7, 2017 starring leland klassen, shari rigby, karen abercrombie, kirk cameron. The movie features leland klassen alter egos, shari rigby october baby, karen abercrombie war room, and kirk cameron fireproof. After open heart surgery and being told the damage to his knees is irreparable he decides to run one last race, 2,900. David horton and his wife nancy, extraordinary, begins with hortons desire to continue extreme running with a cross.
See the extraordinary journey of ultramarathoner david. Extraordinary was created and produced by liberty universitys film program. According to the films synopsis, extraordinary tells the story of ultramarathon runner and college professor david horton, his wife, nancy, and their attempt to finish their marriage race well. We had a wonderful time in lynchburg, va visiting the set of my next movie. Jun, 2017 denver, jun, 2017 business wire based on the reallife events of acclaimed ultramarathoner david horton, extraordinary brings horton s story to movie theaters nationwide for one. The amazing story of ultramarathon runner and college professor david horton, his wife, nancy, and their attempt to finish their marriage race well. Based on a true marriage journey, extraordinary tells the amazing story of ultramarathon runner and college professor dave horton, his wife, nancy, and their attempt to finish their marriage race well. Rent extraordinary 2017 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Description based on a true marriage journey, extraordinary tells the amazing story of ultramarathon runner and college professor david horton, his wife, nancy, and their attempt to finish their marriage race well. Although proud of his incredible athletic accomplishments and the impact he has on his students, davids family continuously pays a high price. Despite these obstacles, he feels he has a mission to inspire people one last time and decides to set off for a 2,900mile race across america. Sep, 2017 like david horton, lu cinematic arts prove mettle in landmark achievement the liberty university cinematic arts department reached a bold new peak with the premiere of extraordinary on sept. Extraordinary based on a true marriage journey, extraordinary tells the amazing story of ultramarathon runner and college professor david horton, his wife nancy, and their attempt to finish their marriage race well.
David horton grew up in rural arkansas, one of three children born to ezra and lois horton. Universal city, california based on the reallife events of acclaimed ultramarathoner david horton and his wife nancy, extraordinary is coming to dvd, digital and on demand on january 16, 2018, from universal pictures home entertainment. Denver june, 2017 based on the reallife events of acclaimed ultramarathoner david horton, extraordinary brings hortons story to movie theaters nationwide for one night this fall. Rent extraordinary 2017 starring kirk cameron and leland klassen on dvd and bluray. Everything you need to know about extraordinary movie 2017. David horton, played by leland klassen, possesses a genuine belief that his students can achieve any goal they may have, and he is determined to set the example. Extraordinary tells the amazing story of ultramarathon runner and college professor david horton, his wife, nancy, and their attempt to finish their marriage race well.
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