Proceeds from special screening will support cancer research through Terry Fox Foundation
August 26, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – The extraordinary story of Canadian icon Terry Fox will be told like never before in Run Terry Run, a new feature-length documentary directed and produced by acclaimed Toronto filmmaker Sean Menard. The film offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at Terry’s legendary 1980 Marathon of Hope, drawing from 96 reels of never-before-seen footage and unheard audio interviews that have remained untouched for 45 years.
With special access to the Fox family archives, Run Terry Run takes audiences inside the iconic van and onto the Canadian roads with Terry and his team, capturing the raw emotion, determination, and humanity that defined his historic cross-country journey.
“Unearthing these reels of film, many of which hadn’t been opened in 45 years, was nothing short of surreal,” says Sean Menard. “Digging through this historic archive gave me a chance to truly understand who Terry was, beyond the headlines. Being able to share that with the world is something I don’t take lightly. It’s an honour to have the trust and support from the Fox family to tell this story in a way that feels timeless and takes audiences right back to 1980.”
An exclusive advance screening of Run Terry Run will be held at Roy Thomson Hall with the musical score performed live by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra on Monday, November 10, 2025. Tickets for this one-night-only event can be purchased directly through Roy Thomson Hall with proceeds supporting cancer research in Canada. Visit terryfox.org/runterryrun for more information.
“We are forever grateful to Sean for his dogged determination in unearthing gold in the form of unseen footage of Terry,” says Darrell Fox, on behalf of the Terry Fox family. “In his unique and creative style, Sean allows us to experience Terry’s personality in depth—his humbleness and humility, his vision and values—in a way that has never been captured before.”
Announced during the 45th anniversary year of Terry’s iconic Marathon of Hope, the film is part of a year-long celebration of special events, programs, and initiatives to honour Terry’s legacy and continue his dream of a world without cancer.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Denise Dias
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About the Director
Sean Menard is an award-winning Toronto-based director celebrated for his compelling pop culture documentaries. Run Terry Run will be his fourth feature-length documentary. His most recent film, 299 Queen Street West, premiered at SXSW 2023 and explored the meteoric rise of MuchMusic. The Carter Effect (Netflix), which examined NBA superstar Vince Carter’s transformative impact on basketball in Canada, premiered at TIFF 2017 and was executive produced by Drake and LeBron James. Menard recently completed The Sneaker Boom, a five-part docuseries on the explosive growth of basketball sneaker marketing in the 1990s, set to premiere on Crave in Canada and executive produced by former NBA All-Star Blake Griffin.
About Terry Fox Foundation
The Terry Fox Foundation honours the vision and spirit of an iconic Canadian while raising critical funds for cancer research. As a leading national charitable organization, the Terry Fox Foundation plays a vital role in building community, engaging more than 20,000 passionate volunteers and 3.5 million students in nearly 10,000 annual fundraising events across the country.
People around the world of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities have been inspired by Terry’s enduring legacy. Through the generous support of our donors, partners, and volunteers, the Terry Fox Foundation has raised more than $950 million and funded over 1,300 innovative cancer research projects, bringing hope and health to millions of Canadians. Visit terryfox.org for more information and to learn how you can help take Terry’s Marathon of Hope across the finish line.
