©2026 Lesley Spencer
"September 11th Anthem"
"Why They Run" - Full video
"Why They Run" - Trailer
Documentaries
RELATED PROJECTS
DOCUMENTARIES
Producer
2026 - "Katie Keeps Going":
Stones from the Soil: Film
Stones from the Soil: Trailer
Lesley's music featured in the DVD extras
(video plays after commercial)
"Why They Run" is a fresh, intriguing documentary by Lesley Spencer about 5 Team In Training runners whose goal it was to compete the Chicago Marathon and raise money for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. It becomes the story of transformation: their own. Putting their excuses aside, and one foot in front of the other, they take us on a run rarely felt in film - painfully personal, witty and wise, infinitely humman. They show us step by step, why they run.
Stones From The Soil
A documentary film by Michael Caplan about a unique school in 1930's Germany where a small group of Jewish teenagers were trained to become the vanguard of a new society. One of those teenagers was the filmmaker's father, Rudi Caplan. The school, situated on a farm, was called Gross Breesen and it would eventually save the lives of Rudi and 150 other students. Stones from the Soil begins 60 years later, when Rudi's son returned to find the farm.
Stick It
A Walt Disney Film about a talented gymnast who drops out of, then returns to the sport of gymnastics two years later. Her in-your-face attitude collides with her hard nosed coach but her love of the sport resurfaces along the way - and she learns that there are more valuable things to win in life than medals and ribbons.
Sept. 11th Anthem
An enhanced CD of the Sept. 11th Anthem, which features many of the best singers and instrumentalists in Chicago. There is an accompanying video.
"It's About Living" is a collaborative documentary film
by Susan Sholtes about 5 extraordinary people's daily struggles and triumphs living with a chronic illness.
Referring to themselves as "making lemonade out of lemons" they aspire to:
-Inspire millions of people living with chronic conditions who may be isolated, in despair, or having trouble navigating the healthcare system
-Provide ideas for patients and caregivers to improve the quality of life
-Help health care professionals understand how to treat the whole person and not just the disease
-Offer hope and raise questions
The film puts a human face on chronic illness and is an emotional and spiritual approach to medical education.
Producer & Composer
2008 - "Why They Run"
Producer & Composer
2008 - "It's About Living"
Composer
2002 - Enhanced CD with video "Sept.11th Anthem"
Composer
2006 - Disney Film "Stick It"
AWESOME!!!!!!! Absolutely awesome. Very good, very emotional and heartfelt.
-George Farning
I thought this film was beautifully made. I sobbed through the whole thing, having known four
people who have been diagnosed with cancer, with only one survivor.
-Nancy Wickersham
Inspiring, captivating. I love the message, the genuine sharing of the experience, the music -
the whole thing - was awesome!
-Lyn Purpura
Composer
2004 - PBS Documentary "Stones From The Soil"
Producer
2023 - "Find the Bone"
"Find the Bone" is a tribute to Rex, an Elite Shed Hunting Dog, whose talent, drive and love for the sport shines through every clip. Though his time was brief his legacy in the field endures. Filmed at Shabonna Lake State Park in Illinois.
Producer
2022 - 2022 Dock Diving Season Recap at Southtown K9
The "2022 Dock Diving Season Recap at Southtown K9" features big air, big splashes and even bigger smiles. Relive a season of dock diving where every jump tells a story of excitement, dedication and fun - for both dogs and the people who love them.
Katie, a dedicated fitness instructor, has built her life around strength, movement, and motivating others — yet behind her outward vitality lies a relentless and often unseen struggle with advanced Rheumatoid Arthritis. As her body challenges the very identity she has worked hard to define, she faces each exhausting day of pain with determination. This film reveals the hidden realities of an invisible illness, one that cannot always be seen but is profoundly felt. In a world that often measures strength by physical ability, Katie's journey redefines it as courage, endurance, and the unwavering choice to keep going.
The Invisible Battle With Rheumatoid Arthritis.
The Invisible Battle With Rheumatoid Arthritis