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Race to the Finish (2012)
Drama

This is a true story about a mentally handicapped young man named Harlan, who was raised by his grandparents after being abandoned by his mother. One afternoon, neighborhood bullies were attacking Harlan when 16-year-old, Paul, who was ...See moreThis is a true story about a mentally handicapped young man named Harlan, who was raised by his grandparents after being abandoned by his mother. One afternoon, neighborhood bullies were attacking Harlan when 16-year-old, Paul, who was returning from school, jumped in and defended him. This unusual, yet divine meeting became the genesis for one of the most encouraging stories ever told. A few days later, Paul was playing street football with friends as Harlan watched. Paul invited him to play, despite the jokes from the others. Harlan went for a pass, sprinting past defenders and all the other players, as if they where standing still. Paul realized Harlan had a God-given gift and talked him into using that gift to run track, teaching him to compete in the 100-yard dash. Paul faced ridicule from classmates for his association with "that la-mo" and became insecure about teaching Harlan. But throughout the training process, Paul and others learned about God's love through Harlan. Their bonds of friendship gave them the courage and determination to carry on and their faith in God was a light to all that would witness this miracle unfold. This real life event happened to me, Greg Robbins (Paul) when I was 12 and 13 years old. Written by Greg Robbins See less
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Director
Writers
Richie Derwald (co-writer) | Peter Kent (co-writer) | Greg Robbins (story and screenplay) | Nancy Stafford (co-writer)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographers
Katie Lauricella (assistant) | Matthew A. Nardone (as Matthew Nardone)
Editor
Matthew A. Nardone (as Matthew Nardone)
Casting Director
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23 cast members
Name Known for
Nick Bello
Bully 1 Bully 1   See fewer
Danielle Bruch
Danielle Bruch Danielle Bruch   See fewer
Steve Cramer
Track Starter Track Starter   See fewer
Jada Derwald
Little girl Little girl   See fewer
Summer Derwald
Big girl Big girl   See fewer
Laurie Gittere
Laurie Gittere Laurie Gittere   See fewer
Demeris Johnson
Coach Cameron Coach Cameron   See fewer
Jerry S. Kelly
Old Cole Old Cole   See fewer
Peter Kent
Cole's father Cole's father   See fewer
LaMar D. Mackey
Bully 2 (as Lamar D. Mackey) Bully 2 (as Lamar D. Mackey)   See fewer
Jim McGinnis
Man at church 1 Man at church 1   See fewer
Jeffery Paluch
Young Harlan Young Harlan   See fewer
Charles Pero III
Janitor Janitor   See fewer
Tommy Reid
Man at church 2 Man at church 2   See fewer
Joshua Robinson
Bully 3 Bully 3   See fewer
Van Taylor
Man at church 3 Man at church 3   See fewer
Dog In Wagon
Rascal Rascal   See fewer
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