"Co-produced by NYRR studio East 89th St Productions and m ss ng p eces, the premiere "welcomed more than 200 guests" at AMC Lincoln Square 13 in Manhattan's Upper West Side, according to a press release. An air of anticipation filled the venue as attendees arrived, eagerly waiting for what was an emotional love letter to the iconic marathon. A Q&A panel soon followed the screening, moderated by Rob Simmelkjaer, the chief executive officer of NYRR."
"Kaufman, a retired math teacher, became a household name in the NYC running scene after completing the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon as the final official finisher in eight hours, 43 minutes and 34 seconds. The retiree was also revered for his philanthropic commitment. His fundraising endeavors have raised "over $200,000 in the past ten years" for Blood Cancer United (formerly named the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society). The Queens local is looking to "break a million in the next few years.""
The world premiere of the documentary "26.2" occurred on Monday, Oct. 27, hosted by New York Road Runners (NYRR) and Tribeca Membership. Nicolas Heller, known as New York Nico, directed the film, which was co-produced by NYRR studio East 89th St Productions and m ss ng p eces. The screening at AMC Lincoln Square 13 welcomed more than 200 guests and was followed by a Q&A moderated by NYRR CEO Rob Simmelkjaer. The documentary profiles four New Yorkers—Joel Kaufman, Johnny Pye, Ladawn Jefferson and Shaquille "Shaq" Roberts—during their lead-up to the 2024 marathon. Joel Kaufman, a retired math teacher from Bayside, finished the 2023 marathon as the official final finisher and has raised over $200,000 for Blood Cancer United, aiming to reach one million dollars raised in coming years.
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