Directed by Nicolas Heller (@NewYorkNico) 26.2 is a short film that follows four New Yorkers training for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon. Everyday runners who’ve faced a stroke, cancer, a house fire, and even finishing last. Their journeys celebrate resilience over speed, proving that the real victory is simply getting there at all.


Co-produced by m ss ng p eces, 26.2 is the second project from East 89th St Productions.

Release Date: 2025

Duration: 30 minutes

Genre: Documentary Short Film

Director: Nicolas Heller

Cast: Joel "Whammy" Kaufman, Johnny Pye, Ladawn Jefferson, and Shaquille "Shaq" Roberts

Production Companies: East 89th St Productions, Heller Films, m ss ng p eces

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