He's Cherengany consistency's  member of parliament and 2012 Boston Marathon Champion. Today, Wesley Korir's documentary, Transcend is being launched at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and is now available for purchase or download .The film that was primarily shot in Kenya with footage of him training in the US, focuses on the amazing story of 2012 Boston Marathon Champion.

About the Film

“Transcend is a film about a runner that ends up being about so much more: faith, service and courage. I was riveted.” (Malcolm Gladwell, best selling author)

Produced by Kennedy/Marshall (The Bourne Identity, Seabiscuit and The Armstrong Lie) the filmmakers follow Wesley Korir on his spiritual and life-changing quest after winning the world’s most prestigious marathon in Boston. He risks it all and returns home to help his fellow Kenyans create better lives for themselves. In what proves to be the most challenging race of his career, Wesley takes on a well-financed, big-party candidate to run for a seat in Kenyan parliament, attempting to balance the frenzy of campaigning with the demands of marathon training.

Transcend is the story of the elusive spiritual energy that is somehow forged in the intense rigor of long-distance running, an energy Wesley Korir is using to transform the nation that has done more than any other to change the face of the marathon.

The film has been lauded by veteran runners, commentators and professional athletes alike for capturing the true spirit of long distance running:

• “In every marathon I have covered, we’ve tried to explain the Kenyans. This film nails it,“ says Al Trautwig, the NBC, MSG Sports Commentator.

• “A moving and enlightening look at a rare individual. . . It will be people like Wesley who set the pace for a brighter Kenyan future” (Toni Reavis – Veteran broadcaster, and Running Times columnist)

After two years of hard work and passion, we’re proud to deliver the next great running film,” said co-director Michael Del Monte, a former collegiate competitive runner.  “My co-director, Tad Munnings, and I partnered with  (producer of ‘Seabiscuit’, ‘The Armstrong Lie’ and much more) and set out on a long journey. We returned with a story that we believe runners everywhere will love and will want to share with their friends and family.”

During the first week of sales, 25% of proceeds will go toward a new foundation for helping Kenyan youth. The Transcend Running Academy will open its doors in January 2015 to its first class, helping aspiring athletes in the impoverished country build leadership skills and receive scholarships to study in the U.S. – much like the film’s main protagonist did.

Watch the film trailer below.

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/93425286]

Additional reporting courtesy of www.letsrun.com