Running with Beto

Mar 9, 2019

1h 35m

★ 6.4

Run like there's nothing to lose.

Overview

This behind-the-scenes documentary follows Beto O'Rourke's rise from virtual unknown to national political figure through his bold attempt to unseat Ted Cruz in the US Senate.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Crooked Media

Live Action Projects

Running with Beto Trailers

Cast

Himself

Beto O'Rourke

Herself

Amy O'Rourke

Herself

Cynthia Cano

Herself

Jody Casey

Himself

Chris Evans

Himself

David Wysong

Herself

Shannon Gay

Himself

Marcel McClinton

Herself

Amanda Salas

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