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Deep Dive: Speed Sisters (2015)

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Speed Sisters
Speed Sisters is a documentary directed by Amber Fares that follows the all-female Palestinian racing team known as the Speed Sisters. The film captures their experiences in a male-dominated sport while addressing the social issues they face in Palestine. It provides insight into their lives both on and off the racetrack, emphasizing their determination and passion for racing. The film is an international co-production involving countries such as the United States, Qatar, and the United Kingdom. It was pitched at the 2011 MeetMarket during the Sheffield Doc/Fest, indicating early interest in the project. With a runtime of 80 minutes, the film features a cast that includes Khaled Zahalka, Noor Dauod, and Betty Saadeh.

Why Watch

  • •Meet the Speed Sisters racing team from Palestine
  • •See the impact of motorsport on women's empowerment
  • •Follow the unique challenges of racing in Palestine

Did You Know

•Speed Sisters has an 80% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 5 reviews.
•The film was pitched at the 2011 MeetMarket at Sheffield Doc/Fest.
•Speed Sisters is a co-production involving six countries: US, PS, QA, GB, DK, CA.
•The documentary has a runtime of 80 minutes.

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Motorsport enthusiastsDocumentary fansWomen's rights advocates