'Tyson's Run' Inspiring Film Based On True Story Of Boy With Autism Who Runs A Marathon

Check out this trailer for ‘Tyson’s Run,’ an inspiring film based on the true story of an autistic boy who runs a marathon.

“When fifteen-year-old Tyson attends public school for the first time, his life is changed forever,” reads the movie synopsis on the film’s website. “While helping his father clean up after the football team, Tyson befriends champion marathon runner Aklilu. Never letting his autism hold him back, Tyson becomes determined to run his first marathon in hopes of winning his father's approval. With the help of an unlikely friend and his parents, Tyson learns that with faith in yourself and the courage to take the first step, anything is possible.”

What an inspiring story! As the trailer plays, you see Tyson going to school for the first time, and some of the other students making fun of him. You also see Tyson’s father, who is distant and does not have a close bond with his son. But as the trailer goes on, you see that Tyson does find true friends that care about him, and the relationship with his father improves. He also becomes passionate about running and does all that it takes in order for him to complete a marathon. Now this is one true story that is sure to encourage and inspire!

‘Tyson's Run’ is directed by Kim Bass, and it stars Major Dodson, Rory Cochrane, Amy Smart, Barkhad Abdi, and Reno Wilson. Make sure you check out this film with your family soon!

Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.