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Going the Distance is a 1979 Canadian documentary film directed by Paul Cowan about the 1978 Commonwealth Games. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada, it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Cowan, who had been chosen for the project on the basis of his previous sports specials, shot part of the film himself, delegating other segments to Reevan Dolgoy, Georges Dufaux, Beverly Shaffer, Pierre Letarte and Tony Westman. Cowan chose to focus on eight athletes from four continents, including four Canadians: Toronto boxer John Raftery, thirteen-year-old Winnipeg gymnast Monica Goermann, and divers Linda Cuthbert and Janet Nutter. Also featured was New Zealand weightlifter Precious McKenzie. Athletes were filmed prior to the Games as well as in competition in Edmonton. The film had its broadcast premiere on August 4, 1979 on the CTV Television Network.
Original Release
05/25/1979
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michael Kane | Self - Commentary Read By |
| Filbert Bayi | Self - Athlete |
| Geoff Capes | Self - Athlete |
| Linda Cuthbert | Self - Athlete |
| Monica Goermann | Self - Athlete |
| Steve Joughin | Self - Athlete |
| Wayua Kiteti | Self - Athlete |
| Precious McKenzie | Self - Athlete |
| Janet Nutter | Self - Athlete |
| Jacqueline Pusey | Self - Athlete |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michael Kane | Self - Commentary Read By |
| Filbert Bayi | Self - Athlete |
| Geoff Capes | Self - Athlete |
| Linda Cuthbert | Self - Athlete |
| Monica Goermann | Self - Athlete |
| Steve Joughin | Self - Athlete |
| Wayua Kiteti | Self - Athlete |
| Precious McKenzie | Self - Athlete |
| Janet Nutter | Self - Athlete |
| Jacqueline Pusey | Self - Athlete |
| Dick Quax | Self - Athlete |
| John Raftery | Self - Athlete |
| Hugh Wilson | Self - Athlete |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jacques Bobet | Executive Producer |
| Robert Verrall | Executive Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1980 | Oscar | Best Documentary, Features | Nominated |
