About the Project

Beautifully Broken is a powerful documentary about mental health, PTSD, and suicide awareness, told through the lens of ultra running and endurance sports. This inspiring film follows Jared Buchanan as he takes on the Cocodona 250, a grueling 250-mile ultra marathon through the unforgiving Arizona desert—marking the 10-year anniversary of his father’s death by suicide.

Jared’s journey began with a heartbreaking mission: to honor his father, a dedicated police officer, who left behind a final note with the words, "Make my death an issue so you can help others like me." Determined to turn his pain into purpose, Jared pushes his body and mind to the limit, using ultra running as a tool for healing and raising awareness for PTSD, trauma, and suicide prevention.

Through raw storytelling, breathtaking cinematography, and intimate interviews with mental health advocates, endurance athletes, and survivors, Beautifully Broken sheds light on the silent battles millions face every day—and the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit.

Beautifully Broken is a movement for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. A testament to the power of physical endurance, mental fortitude, and the will to keep moving forward—one mile at a time.

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