MTV has declared that its new documentary Moving Mountains Within will be available for viewing starting from August 7, 2024 on JioCinema Premium. This spellbinding documentary is directed by Abhishek Kumawat and produced by Dr. Rajat Chauhan and Abhishek Kumawat, which takes viewers through a journey to the Ladakh plateau. It captures mind-blowing challenges and triumphs of Utra-runners in one of the hardest and craziest races in the world – La Ultra – The High.
This is not just about a race; it represents human passion and endurance. During August 2019, this 60-minute film shows ultra-runners doing the impossible of running at an altitude of 17,582 feet above sea level through continuously changing weather at Ladakh.
Moving Mountains Within includes distances such as 55 km, 111 km, 222 km, 333 km and unbelievable distance of five hundred fifty five kilometers (555km). Some runner tried to complete it for first time in one hundred thirty-two hours under these conditions at altitude sickness threatening to their lives which was attempted by some runners; hence making it one of the most difficult races in history given that people usually struggle with breathing here as they can die from altitude sickness. These include Mathew Maday (555km), a US couple-Cassendra Turner (222km) successful entrepreneurs; Jason Reardon (555km), an Australian ex army man; Ashish Kasodekar (555km), a forty-year-old Indian who previously completed La Ultra 333 km in La Ultra Race-2018; Shikha Pahwa(222km) , a restaurant owner from Delhi; A lady Lukasz Sagan who abandoned her job for training for La Ultra.
What makes this race special? There is no cash prize or rewards involved; these athletes do it purely out of love for running something out of their league. Additionally, the film captures moments of friendship and laughter among the runners together with their brave faces during heavy snowfall, physical breakdowns and mental challenges that they overcome and finish victoriously.
The statement also highlights Anshul Ailawadi, Business Head Youth & English Cluster at Viacom18 Media Private Limited. “This JioCinema Premium users can now watch Moving Mountains Within,” said Anshul Ailawadi. These men are living proof of what is possible if one puts his or her head into it. We are proud as a youth entertainment brand to mix up our non-fiction content offerings with authentic stories which resonate more deeply with Millennials and GenZ who are in search of meaning and purpose.”
