Free local screening of “Running the Sahara” March 4
You won’t want to miss this. We were able to snag an early screening copy. Here’s a quick summary:
Three runners. Six countries. 111 days. 4300 miles. Narrated by Matt Damon, the film follows three ultra runners’ quest of running coast-to-coast across the Sahara Desert while also capturing the diverse culture of the Saharan people. On a daily basis, the runners experience the hospitality of the locals as they learn about their lives and the challenges they face.
The film also describes the H2O Africa Project, which is raising public awareness of the water crisis in Africa. Come to Appalachian Outdoors, 123 S. Allen St., State College, Pa. Show time is 7 p.m. This is part of AO’s Free University event series that occurs on first and third Thursdays. As always, the event is free and no registration is required. AO’s phone, if you need it: 814-234-3000.