Pan African Film Festival

February 28th 2021 - March 14th 2021

Countdown to Pan African Film Festival

February 28th 2021- March 14th 2021

About the Film

Running For My Life is a short film about a 71-year old long distance runner preparing for her last competitive race in Monterey Bay, Ca. This is a story about determination, will, and the power and beauty of the human spirit.

About Rachel

Rachel Overby-Fearon is a registered nurse with over 40 years experience, and spent the last 30 years of her life as a long distance runner. Rachel devotes her life to helping others by promoting preventative health through food, fitness, and lifestyle.

About the Director

Halline “Haylow” Overby is an visual artist from Los Angeles, Ca specializing in preserving, presenting, and documenting places, experiences and stories focused around the lives of Black, Indigenous and people of color.

About the Film

Running For My Life is a short film about a 71-year old long distance runner preparing for her last competitive race in Monterey Bay, Ca. This is a story about determination, will, and the power and beauty of the human spirit.

About Rachel

Rachel Overby-Fearon is a registered nurse with over 40 years experience, and spent the last 30 years of her life as a long distance runner. Rachel devotes her life to helping others by promoting preventative health through food, fitness, and lifestyle.

About the Director

Halline “Haylow” Overby is an visual artist from Los Angeles, Ca specializing in preserving, presenting, and documenting places, experiences and stories focused around the lives of Black, Indigenous and people of color.

I was inspired by the film. It connected with me.
It’s about movement.

Danny Glover