NCM Fathom Events and New Moon bring the London 2012 Olympics to a more personal level in FIRST: The Story of the 2012 Olympic Games. Directed by former competitive athlete Caroline Rowland, this feature-length documentary closely follows twelve first-time Olympic athletes as they come to compete in the biggest event of their careers. FIRST promises a glimpse into the world of these ambitious young athletes and features exclusive interviews, including swimmer Missy Franklin, gymnast John Orozco, boxer Queen Underwood and BMX racer Caroline Buchanan. This one-night event will premier on May 30th at 7:30pm in select Santikos theaters.

Set against the sweeping backdrop of a 26.2 mile marathon race through the historic streets of Rome, Italy, “Spirit of the Marathon II” focuses on seven inspiring individuals whose lives will forever be transformed by the experience. NCM Fathom Events and Competitor Group present this highly anticipated sequel to the 2008 award-winning documentary “Spirit of the Marathon” in select U.S. theaters on Wednesday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. local time. Audiences will be transported to six countries for an intimate “up close and personal” look into the runners’ lives and the challenges they face on an epic journey to compete in the Rome Marathon.   The event also features inspirational interviews with marathon greats Stefano Baldini, Paula Radcliffe, Frank Shorter, Kathrine Switizer and others as they offer perspective and insight into this legendary race and its history. This one-night event will include behind-the-scenes interviews, deleted scenes and memorable outtakes from the filming of the documentary made by marathon runners and accomplished filmmakers Jon Dunham (director) and Gwendolen Twist (producer), who led a team that includes three-time Academy Award® winner Mark Jonathan Harris (executive producer) and Academy Award® nominee Megan Williams (producer).