PRODUCER
Martin ‘MJ’ Johnson embarks on his most challenging run, as he explores the
connection between Black British history and the River Thames.
Martin attempts to set a new fastest known time on the 184-mile Thames Path—running from the Thames Barrier in London to the source of the river in the Cotswolds. What starts as a grueling and ambitious record-breaking attempt turns into a journey of discovery. He learns both about himself and the entangled history between Black people and the river. Martin hopes his run will encourage more diversity in the sport of trail running and inspire others to get out beyond the city and run. Made for Patagonia.
STILLS
CREDITS
Starring: Martin Johnson
Filmed, Directed and Produced By: Matt Kay
Produced By: Andrew Carver
Executive Producer: Bianca Botta, Alex Lowther, Monika McClure, Roos van de Weerd, Alex Weller, Phil Young
Associate Producer & Production Manager: Jasmine Brown
Editor: Jamie Kataky
Original Music By: Leon Jean-Marie
Poem By: Safiya Sinclair
Poem Performed By: Adjoa Andoh
Story Consultants: Kevin Morosky, Matthew Pearce, Phil Young
2nd Camera & Drone Operator: Luke de la Nougerede
Additional Cinematography By: Femi Awojide, Ben Burman, Harvey Glen, Liam Iandoli, Stephan Knight, Jack Smith
Cast In Alphabetical Order: Martin Johnson, Rachel Dench, Anya Tobin, Emily Johnson, Hayley Johnson, Marilyn Johnson, Deo Kato, Darren Ryan, Andrew Smith, Herbie Tobin, Ned Tobin, Leroy Valentine, Phil Young
Crane Operator: Rob Ballantyne
Jib Buggy Driver: Adam Slater
1st AC: Stephen Ofori, Zach Levi-Rodgers, Louie Sharman
Sound Recordists: Dave Sohanpal, Pierluigi Papaiz, Emanuele Costantini
Production Coordinator: Adrine Rose
Production Assistant: Cath Carver, Junior Day
DIT: Tamsin Amantea-Collins, Eric Samuel
Photographer: Holly-Marie Cato
Location Scout: Ben Reeves (Salt Films)
Location Researchers: Jamal Blair, Cath Carver, Taiwo Olayiwola
Driver: Cosmin Dumitrascu, Darryl Gadzekpo
Runner: Petros Adamou, Nabil Mehdinejad, George Okello, Ainslie Senfuka
Post House: Splice Post
Motion graphics / GFX Artist: Prelude Agency
Post Producer: Sophie Bagha
Sales Executive (Splice): Chris Russell
Online Editor: Kevin McDonald
Colourist: Mark Slobodian
Dubbing Mixer: Patrick Baker
Archive Researcher: Elijah Maja, Jasmine Brown
Additional Music Tracks:
"LONELY RIVER" - Kyan Kuatois
Performed by Kyan
By arrangement with Friendly Fire Licensing
“UNDER FIRE” - Produced by DaVinChe
All instruments played by DaVinChe
"WHAT THE WATER REMEMBERS" - Safiya Sinclair
Performed by Adjoa Andoh
Archive Courtesy of: British Pathé - Kino Library - Huntley Archives - Alternative Views - Granada Television - ITV Studios Limited
Insurance: Hencilla Canworth Ltd
Special Thanks: Trina Dawkins, Eden Ajibade, Michael Ajibade, Remi Ajibade, Stacie Abijade, Fared Alkordi, Chris Brown, Georgia Brown, Meaghen Brown, Louise Brierley-Ingham, Dominic Burris-North, Capital Pleasure Boats and its crew, Stuart Coleman, Ashleigh Costanza, Lewis French, Clare Gallagher, Martin Garside, Chris Hopkins, Theodore Hopkins, Aidon Jackson, Keith Jackson, Netheliee La Croix, Alice Light, Mo, AJ & Luca, Angela Morgan, Jelle Mul, Museum of London Docklands, Andre Niles, Ash Niles, Cece Niles, Francoise Niles, Port of London Authority, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Runnymede Borough Council, Jakob Reisinger, Dr Simon, Stephen Rockwood, Nancy Smith, The Royal Parks, Sasha Teninty, Angela Tomusange
Thanks: Richard Dabb, Chris Dulley / Roland, Nasima Khalique, Nina Neicho, Imagen O’Neil, Patrick, Louis Stephens, Rebecca Smith, Weef Smith, Iona Williams