Running to Remember
Directed by Lauren Johnson
Sat Apr 13, 2024 – 5:00 pm | La Casa Grande
Sun Apr 14, 2024 – 2:30 pm | Hendricks Arts Center
Sun Apr 14, 2024 – 2:30 pm | Hendricks Arts Center
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Running to Remember
Directed by Lauren Johnson
Documentary Short
United States | 23 min | 2024
A documentary about Cathy Powers, a gold star mother who started running to remember the veterans who served our country.
She runs to honor her son, Senior Airman (SrA) Bryce Powers. Along her running journey, Cathy meets veterans from around the country, letting them know they are loved and remembered for their service.
With the help of Wreaths Across America, Cathy has run over a thousand miles within all 50 states, as well as raising 11,215 wreath sponsorships for Arlington National Cemetery.
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Director Statement
This short romantic dramedy, my most autobiographical film to date, is based on an unusual blind date I went on in 2005, a night that has haunted me ever since. My goal in making the film was to recreate the events of that evening as closely as I could remember them while also working closely with two of the finest actors in Chicago (Alyssa Thordarson and Mickey O’Sullivan) to ensure that we showed as much compassion as possible to both characters.
Lauren Johnson
Director
My name is Lauren Johnson and I was a junior in high school when I created “Running to Remember”, a documentary about a gold star mother named Cathy Powers. The first time I heard about Cathy Powers’ story, I learned that she was a runner, like me, and was immediately drawn to her because of this. Prior to taking the Harlem Documentary class, I had no experience in editing or working with video footage of any kind. This did not stop me from conveying Cathy’s story in the best way, working hard to teach others of her amazing accomplishments. “Running To Remember” tells the story of a mother, experiencing ups and downs, love and heartbreak, and her ultimate journey to where she is today.
Film Information
Director: Lauren Johnson
Country: United States
Year: 2024
Language: English
Runtime: 23 min
Rated: PG-13
Credits
Producer: Madeline Burke, Kyra Newnam, Nicholas Stange
Cinematography: Nick Talan, Nicholas Stange, Madeline Burke
Editor: Lauren Johnson
Key Cast: Cathy Powers
