Synopsis

Self-made millionaire Bill Bradley built a video store empire from the ground up. Yet when the industry collapsed, so too did his fortune.

With nothing to his name, he finds success again in extreme endurance athletics.

But in a race that's defeated him for years, he's forced to confront agonizing failure yet again and discover the true meaning of self-transformation.

Premiering On PBS Member Stations

“Epic Bill is the most inspiring story of failure you will ever see. As Bill Bradley says, “If you aren’t failing, you aren’t trying!” Raw, vulnerable and hilarious, Bill Bradley’s story is a master class for everyone - especially men - on how to reframe any “failure" as a success. I wish my dad could have seen Epic Bill. He might be alive today if he’d seen how Bill was able to recover emotionally from financial ruin.”

Amy Miller
Director of Video Production & Distribution KQED
“Epic Bill reminds me to never stop chasing my goals and dreams. No matter how much adversity I face I must never quit. The film will truly ignite a new passion for hard training.”

Travis Plank
Jiu Jitsu MMA Fighter & Owner of Plank Fitness
If you have ever wondered what you may be capable of then you must watch Epic Bill! Epic Bill Bradley represents the pinnacle of perseverance and is capable of pushing the limits of the human spirit until it can’t be pushed anymore.... His tenacious drive is infectious and inspirational to all.

Danny Westergaard, Ultra Endurance Athlete
17 consecutive Badwater 135 finishes, 12 Badwater doubles, Badwater Sextuple, 15 508 mile bike race finishes, 10 Western States finishes, 101, Marathon finishes, 106 Ultramarathon finishes
“Bill Bradley turns failure into fuel”

Tom Linthecum
Swam 3 lengths of Tahoe (21mi each), 200+ Alcatraz swims, SCAR (40mi), Five Tails of Tessie (69.5mi), 20 Bridges Manhattan swim (28.5mi), 10x Suck Swim (10mi)
“Epic Bill is Epic! Through the many highs and lows of Bill’s life, his spirit for adventure and his zest for life truly jump off the screen and can't help but inspire you. Beware! Watching this film is likely to result in you wanting to run outside to climb a mountain or swim an ocean! 10 out of 10!”

Gareth Kelly
Managing Director Nature Track Film Festival
If you watch "Epic Bill" and are not inspired, you weren't paying attention. This documentary gives a rare inside look at what it takes to be a champion.

Ken Krueger
Race Director, Arrowhead 135
"Epic Bill" is one of those movies that will make you say, "Wow!" Bill's story has inspired and helped me to gain new perspective on life's challenges. 5 high fives!

Greg Presler
3 X Badwater 135 Finisher, 2 X Arrowhead 135 Finisher, 2 X Marathon des Sables Finisher