A Running Jump (2012)

Five members of a busy East End family go about their hectic lives – selling second hand cars, driving cabs, helming exercise classes, lifeguarding, and generally rushing here, there, and everywhere – in Leigh’s cracking short film, which was made to tie in with the London 2012 Olympic Games. Sharp writing, appropriately intense pacing, bold scoring, and a number of excellent comic performances combine to decidedly delightful effect.