Festival Season:
February 2025
MAAH DAAH HEY: TOGETHER
Directors:
Writers:
John Peter
John Peter
Producers:
Run Time:
1:12:07
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In the 2024 edition of the Maah Daah Hey 100, Gordon Wadsworth and Thomas "the Hitman" Turner try to take down Kelly Magelky's long standing course record. But the pair doesn't know what they are getting into and their adventure in the mysterious Bad Land will galvanize their friendship beyond anything they could have anticipated.
Submitter Statement
In all my work, I want to make a connection with my audience in a way that builds empathy with the characters and causes the viewer to examine their own lives to see how they can enrich the world they live in.
John Peter is a documentary filmmaker based in Pelican Rapids, MN, with over 20 years of experience capturing compelling real-life stories. His work focuses on community, endurance, and the human spirit, bringing depth and authenticity to every project. He is best known for the acclaimed seven-episode docu-series We Are From Pelican, which highlights the unique stories of his hometown, as well as the Maah Daah Hey film series, which showcases the challenges and beauty of one of America’s most rugged endurance races. Through his lens, John crafts immersive narratives that connect audiences to the people and places at the heart of his films.
Key Cast
Gordon Wadsworth
Thomas Turner
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