‘Hard Miles’: Tempering Boys Into Men via Cycling

In “Crooked Arrows” boys learn teamwork and manhood via lacrosse. In “The Boys in the Boat,” it’s rowing crew. In “Hard Miles” it’s cycling. All good vehicles.
‘Hard Miles’: Tempering Boys Into Men via Cycling
Greg Townsend (Matthew Modine, L), leads a pack of determined boys through the desert, in "Hard Miles." Pensé Productions/Blue Fox Entertainment
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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PG-13 | 1h 48m | Drama | June 7, 2024

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times, and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is cited in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism.