On the Pole: Eddie Sachs

On the Pole: Eddie Sachs (1961)

A direct-cinema portrait of Indianapolis 500 driver Eddie Sachs, filmed before, during, and after the 1960 race as he competes from pole position. Using pioneering mobile camera and sound techniques, the film captures the psychological intensity of racing and the personal cost of high-speed competition.

Date of release
1961-08-31
TMDB
10.0 / 10 (1)
Runtime
1h 1m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Richard Leacock, D. A. Pennebaker

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