Long Run Home | Wesley Kiptoo Documentary

AOD FILMS Presents: Long Run Home

Directed by Tad Munnings

In preparation for the biggest race of his career, LONG RUN HOME follows up-and-coming Kenyan long-distance runner Wesley Kiptoo as he returns to his homeland for the first time since becoming a professional runner.

Accomplished with Musicbed
Shot and produced entirely by AOD Filmmakers

CREDITS:

Director - Tad Munnings
Editor - Lewis Gordon
Executive Producers - Mark Bone + Michael Del Monte
Directors of Photography - Greg Dennis + Gabriel Swift
Produced by - AOD Films + Storystream Creative
Production Manager - Isaac Mulli
Sound Recordist - Nicholas Geib
Re-Recording Mixer - Chris Masson
Colour by Darling VFX
Colourists - Kassi Bellamy + Jesse Hilton
Colour Producer - Will Culverwell
Music courtesy of Musicbed

[zephyrbateman]

This is why I watch YouTube and not movies or tv. This is what filmmaking and documentaries are about. Evoking emotion, motivating, telling a story, etc. THANK YOU AOD 🤙🏽

[Asif_Bcn]

Kenya is a home of champions. Natural talented people's. He gave very good advise to the school children, s.
To be a good student and to be a good runner or athlete. It's
Possible that you can change your life. Now a days drugs is a huge problem for the young generation.

[Dreamlink]

Dude so fast, all his hair grow at the back of his head. Respect.

[yorkbourgeois]

This is phenomenal, as a running fan, all I knew about Kiptoo was a guy who liked to push the pace from the front, and this short doc shows so much more about his life, even alluding to why he goes to the front, making the most out of every opportunity he has. I hope he has a great career ahead of him!

[Maciejukaszyk-qgzs]

He was the second in that Chicago Marathon in his age group behind Kelvin Keptum [*]

[CristianoSantosPFZ]

Their determination to escape suffering, to provide a better living condition for their families, makes them the fastest in the world.

[KARANSINGH-thuo]

At 7:15, "you are used to to riding car in America" really hits

[Runnnsphere]

Extraordinary film! Loved how they embraced him once he arrived back in Kenya. Wesley is making a name for himself and I hope he continues to strive for greatness.

[MyFirstYoutubeHandle]

Tell this man to start a YouTube channel. Running will only bring so much money even at the very top. We would follow his story. Let’s hear it.

[cedarmcdaniels]

So beautiful in his village in Kenya. There is wealth in the simple life, too.

[ezekiel]

Thank you Wesley for sharing your story. May God bless your running and the dream of supporting your family in Kenya!

[markbone]

yes! Glad to get this one out into the world!

[SanjeevRana-kt]

Love from all the way from remote village in India 🇮🇳 😊 this is incredible documentary 😮

[bennywallis]

I think with this attitude to running and community, Wesley will be a fantastic ambassador to the sport. In my eyes, the next Kipchoge.. Maybe not in performance just yet, but the drive to help as many people as he can with enjoying running and also helping people unlock their possible potential. I wish Wesley all the best for his future and running.

[alekstomson]

I must say.. this was a really good story about Kiptoo. Stories like this inspire a lot of people not only in Kenya but through out the world. Thanks to producers of this story, and thank you Kiptoo. Who knows, maybe after seeing this story, theres already a new young Kiptoo is running barefoot somewhere in Kenya.

[Cyclobykeskenya]

Kenya is home to many uncaptured talents, in every sport there is a superstar, ,
Big up Wesley, keep shining💥

[tabe]

This makes me realize how good and easy we have it in America. How we oftentimes look at our own situations and feel sorry for ourselves. But looking across the pond, there is real struggle, and somehow they continuously find peace and joy.

[monkeygirlburns]

Never heard of this guy but decided to put it on in the background. Imagine my shock when I hear "Iowa State" look over and see ISUs logo. Did not expect to hear them mentioned.

[joshuatoledo]

Amazing. The way his family dress up to receive him. The music. The joy. Family!
Well done Wesley.

[j.zuberi]

One thing that is a major pro detail in film making to me iv noticed here that most missed the mark on. Is intentionally knowing WHEN music should be added & when to remove it & let nature sounds do its part to move the story forward.

Too often ppl think more is more & put music in every scene where it feels ppl are afraid of silence lol.

This is truly made with so much heart & intention & it shows in the editing that really captures his story. Nothing seems forced, i LOVE THAT! Thank you.

Plus loving the score of this doc, very serious & not generic sounding.

An instant fav!