PBS Premiere: February 23, 2012
Synopsis
Fondly described as "Talladega Nights meets Catcher in the Rye," Racing Dreams chronicles a year in the life of three tweens who dream of becoming NASCAR drivers. Though they aren't old enough for driver's licenses, Brandon, Josh and Annabeth race extreme go-karts at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour in the World Karting Association’s National Pavement Series, the "Little League" of professional racing. The film by Marshall Curry (Oscar®-nominated Street Fight, POV 2005; Oscar®-nominated If a Tree Falls, POV 2011) is a humorous and heartbreaking portrait of racing, young love and family struggle. Winner of Best Documentary Feature Award, Tribeca Film Festival.
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Racing Dreams (90 min.)
Premiere Date: February 23, 2012
Streaming Dates: Expired
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Filmmaker: Marshall Curry Bio | Interview | Statement
Press: Press Release | Critical Acclaim
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February 23, 2012
Critical Acclaim
Absorbing… Racing Dreams is one of the rare documentaries you leave wishing it was a little bit longer.”
— Stephen Holden,
The New York Times
Four Stars: Marshall Curry’s outstanding documentary won’t just entertain your family for a little while. It’ll also inspire everyone to find a new passion.”
— Elizabeth Weitzman,
New York Daily News
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