McLaren: The Inspiring Journey of a Racing Legend
This film is a testament to the human spirit's triumph over adversity, shattering elitism in motor racing.
7 Sept 2023
590 Remuera Rd in Auckland, New Zealand, is where Bruce McLaren grew up before founding the McLaren Motor Racing team in the 1960s.
“Pioneer. Leader. Father. Champion.”
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590 Remuera Rd in Auckland, New Zealand, is where Bruce McLaren grew up before founding the McLaren Motor Racing team in the 1960s.
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Bruce McLaren grew up at 590 Remuera Rd in Auckland, New Zealand. He founded the McLaren Motor Racing team in the 1960s, becoming a key figure in motorsport history. The documentary features interviews with racing legends such as Mario Andretti and Emerson Fittipaldi, alongside archival footage and recreations that illustrate McLaren's achievements and engineering innovations. It premiered in the UK on May 25, 2017, and was released in New Zealand on June 1, 2017.
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The GuardianDriver and engineer Bruce McLaren is the focus of this good-looking film.
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May 21, 2017
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Why Watch
- See Dwayne Cameron as Bruce McLaren
- Meet racing legends like Mario Andretti
- Find out about McLaren's childhood home
Did You Know
- The film premiered in the UK on May 25, 2017.
- Dwayne Cameron plays Bruce McLaren in the film.
- Scenes were filmed at 590 Remuera Rd, Auckland, where McLaren grew up.
- The film screened at the 2017 Sydney Film Festival.
- Zara Horn gave the film 5 stars for its portrayal of McLaren's legacy.
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Motorsport fansBruce McLaren enthusiastsDocumentary lovers
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Who directed the McLaren documentary?
Roger Donaldson directed the McLaren documentary.
When was the McLaren film released in New Zealand?
The McLaren film was released in New Zealand on 1 June 2017.
What is the runtime of the McLaren documentary?
The runtime of the McLaren documentary is 94 minutes.
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