Plan 9 from Syracuse is a documentary by independent filmmaker Ryan Dacko about his attempt to gain attention of film producer Mark Cuban by staging a cross-country run from Syracuse, New York, to Hollywood.
Despite a lack of experience in marathon running, Dacko left from Syracuse's Eastwood Palace Theatre on August 15, 2006.
He planned to reach Hollywood in 90 days, but problems with weather and unreliable support crews delayed his arrival until December 31, a 139-day journey.
In the course of the run, he used the Internet to urge supporters to lobby Mark Cuban to agree for a meeting.
Cuban, learning about the endeavor, responded negatively and refused to meet with Dacko.