Fire on the track : the Steve Prefontaine story / executive producers, Scott Chambers, Chris Petersen ; directed by Erich Lyttle ; produced by Geoff Hollister ; writers, Ken Kesey, Kenny Moore, Erich Lyttle ; produced by Chambers Production Corp. in association with Oregon Production Group.

Format Video (DVD)
EditionCollector's ed.
Publication Info[Eugene, Or.] : Westcom Creative Group, ©2008.
Description2 videodiscs (approximately 268 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Subjects

Other author/creatorChambers, Scott.
Other author/creatorPetersen, Chris.
Other author/creatorLyttle, Erich.
Other author/creatorHollister, Geoff.
Other author/creatorKesey, Ken.
Other author/creatorMoore, Kenny, 1943-2022
Other author/creatorChambers Production Corp.
Other author/creatorOregon Production Group.
Other author/creatorWestcom Creative Group.
Portion of title Steve Prefontaine story
Contents [disc 1] Fire on the track : the Steve Prefontaine story -- [disc 2] Fire on the track : bonus features. Interviews : rec. 1995 -- Bowerman on running shoes ; History of Hayward Field ; Prefontaine Trail ; Pre's personal marks ; Pre's quotes.
Abstract Through interviews, film, and articles, this video looks at the life of Steve Prefontaine. As a freshman at the University of Oregon, he appeared on the cover of "Sports illustrated." By the time he died at age 24, Pre held all 7 American records between 2,000 and 10,000 meters. Off the track he fought for the rights of amateur athletes to prosper from their sacrifices.
General noteOriginally issued in 1995, without bonus features.
General noteBonus features disc includes interviews recorded in 1995 with coaches, photographers and Nike personnel (Bill Bowerman, Bill Dellinger, Geoff Hollister, Jeff Johnson and Phil Knight), friends and fans (Dana Carvey, Jeff Galloway, Kenny Moore, Alberto Salazar, Frank Shorter, Mary Slater, Jaakko Tuominen, Pat Tyson, Mac Wilkins and Dave Wottle), and competitors (Jon Anderson, David Bedford, Dick Buerkle, Brendan Foster, Arne Kvalheim and Ian Stewart).
CreditsTechnical director, Mike Chariker ; supervising producers, Jon Lutz, Mark Doonan ; camera men, Ben Nieves, Rick Cullis, Colin Sawyer, Kostas Iannois ; film research, Bill Goetz ; research, Tom Jordan ; musicians, Alan Bosworth, Denny Conn, John Fohl, Jeremy Haneline, Bonnie Kirkpatrick, Gus Russell ; additional music, Laura Kemp.
Performer Narrated by Ken Kesey.
Technical detailsDVD.
Genre/formDocumentary films.

Availability

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Joyner Compact DVDs GV1061.15 .P73 F57 2008 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold