Mike Russell discusses his book about the running film ON THE EDGE today on Film at 11 for Friday, 3 April, 2026

About this episode

Mike Russell discusses his new book about the making of the film On the Edge.

Today, Film at 11 welcomes friend-of-the-show Mike Russell to discuss his new book The Running Movie: Liner Notes for a Lost Sports FIlm, about the making of Rob Nilsson's On the Edge starring Bruce Dern and Marin County. . Mike's book is available to read here. The ...

People in this episode

Guest: Mike Russell

Topics covered

• film
• sports
• book discussion

Keywords

• On the Edge
• Rob Nilsson
• Bruce Dern
• Marin County

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Running Movie: Liner Notes for a Lost Sports Film

Books & works: ON THE EDGE, The Running Movie: Liner Notes for a Lost Sports FIlm

Places: Marin County

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