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A heart-hammering sensation at Slamdance, Faster is the doc-equivalent to a Hollywood action movie... the difference being that in Faster, the electrifying energy and dangerous intensity are for real!Welcome to the white-knuckle world of the Motorcycle Grand Prix--the fastest sport on two wheels--where only the most audacious competitors race at speeds over 200mph and crash at over 100mph. Narrated by MotoGP enthusiast and actor Ewan McGregor (Big Fish, Star Wars: Episodes I-III), Faster chases two seasons' worth of the world championship over five continents, all the while critiquing the sport's subculture through revealing interviews with riders, mechanics, doctors, commentators and fans. What will become of rising teenage star John Hopkins, the accident-prone Garry McCoy, or the bitter rivalry between celebrity-schmoozing Max Biaggi and charismatic champion Valentino Rossi. Written and directed by Mark Neale (William Gibson: No Maps for These Territories), and with a pulse-pounding soundtrack by Tomandandy (The Mothman Prophecies), Faster thrillingly captures every flip, slide, launch and wipeout of these professional speed junkies and their ultra-powerful, 500cc 2-stroke racing motos!
Editor's Note
The world of Motorcycle Grand Prix racing attracts thrill-seeking competitors who feel the need for speed, competition, and the glorious feeling of victory. This Slamdance Film Festival-favorite takes a look at the sport, and was written and directed by acclaimed documentarian Mark Neale (WILLIAM GIBSON: NO MAPS FOR THESE TERRITORIES). Actor Ewan McGregor (TRAINSPOTTING, STAR WARS) is a huge fan of the sport, providing an enthusiastic voice-over commentary for Neale's film. The action unfurls over five continents and two seasons of the World Championship, and is neatly balanced between spectacular on-track performances, and contemplative off-track interviews. Neale really gets his teeth into the subject, speaking to riders, fans, mechanics, and even doctors, who are often called upon to deal with some hair-raising crashes. A welcome addition to the ever growing cannon of documentary films, FASTER is a movie which should appeal to both fans of the sport, and curiosity seekers looking to delve into a new topic.
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