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The trailer for the film.
A 10 minute excerpt from the film.
Part one of six from this making of special.
Part two of six from this making of special.
Part three of six from this making of special.
Part four of six from this making of special.
Part five of six from this making of special.
Part six of six from this making of special.
The credits for this feature film.
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It's rare to see a director at work who clearly understands his subject matter in such a profound way. Having spent over twenty years in competitive motorsport, I usually cringe at the Top Gun / Days of Thunder attempts to encapsulate the essence of those who live on the edge. This gem of a film is one of only two films (the other being The Right Stuff) I've seen that captures the spirit of those individuals who push the envelope.
Buy it and enjoy and then seriously question why this film hasn't received wider acclaim.