Women have always struggled since the beginning of time in every aspect of life. In the documentary about women marathon runners "The Marathon Women - The Long Run to Equality" exemplifies women's resilience to their suppression and how women can be as successful as men in the world of sports. The director uses strategies such as personal interviews, examples of women runners and a compelling story to allow the viewer to understand how resilient women can be. The director uses several interviews from both men and women who are each sharing their own personal stories. The majority of interview are done by women who are sharing their own personal stories about their trials and tribulations when it came to running competitively in marathons.
